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Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

Discovery Museum offers a creative, fun, and flexible work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All positions require an interview with a supervisor and a satisfactory CORI check.

Current Job Openings

Admissions Representative

Traveling Science Workshop Instructor and Kit Coordinator based in or south of Waltham, along Routes 95/128

North Shore: Traveling Science Workshop Instructor based in Wakefield or surrounding area to serve communities within an hour commute of Wakefield

Traveling Science Workshop Instructor based in Acton or a surrounding town

Volunteer Opportunities

Grandparent Ambassador Volunteers

Materials Prep Volunteer (offsite)

Bessie's Closet Sorting Volunteers

Teen Volunteer Program

Visitor Services Volunteers (Adult*)

 

 

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