The Penobscot Marine Museum seeks an individual to coordinate and run weekly teen programming. This is a seasonal position during the school year (September through June). Qualified candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to work with children and teenagers. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Planning and running weekly teen programming
- Creating a list of possible activities
- Coordinating with other PMM staff regarding volunteer activities and exhibit visits
- Supervising and interacting with teens during programming
- Working with teens to coordinate volunteering outside regular hours
- Creating publicity for teen programming
Contributing to a positive, safe, and tidy work environment
- Ensuring all spaces used by teen programming are clean before and after
- Responding to security and/or safety concerns
Additional duties may include
- Other duties as assigned
- Leading or assisting with children’s camps during school vacations
- Planning or participation in additional programming
- Opportunity to cross-train as a museum interpreter when the museum is open to the public
Hours
- Position is primarily when RSU 20 is in session
- Shift is Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 (We can be flexible on the day for the right person)
Wages and Benefits
- $16.25/hour paid biweekly
- Accrued Maine Earned Paid Leave – _1 hour for every 40 hours worked
- Family membership benefits to the Penobscot Marine Museum Option to pay $75 for the premium membership which includes reciprocal membership for CAMM and NARM
- Free admission to speaker series programs and other programming and 20% off in the gift shop
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Enjoys working with children and teenagers
- Organized
- Able to adjust programming plans as needed
- Positive role model
- Willing to encourage good behavior and discipline as needed
- Must have completed at least 3 years of high school or equivalent
Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Jeana Ganskop at [email protected]. Application deadline January 15.