Join the Air Zoo team!
If you would like to be considered for any of the open positions listed below, please follow the instructions at the the end of each posting. The Air Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are held for 90 days.
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
PART-TIME POSITIONS
INTERN & VOLUNTEER
Full-Time Positions
Position Title: Marketing Assistant
Supervisor: Director of Marketing
Status: Full-time. Exempt
The Opportunity:
There are some really BIG things on the horizon for the Air Zoo, and they are looking for an organized, out-of-the-box thinker with some sweet adobe skills and a passion for social media, and digital marketing. Does that sound like you? The Air Zoo’s marketing team is looking to grow and if you are a creative person with great communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and enjoy the fast paced world of marketing and communications, YOU could be the right person for this dynamic team. Check out the full position description and wow us with your creative (but thorough) cover letter and resume. We can’t wait to meet you.
What the Air Zoo is providing:
- Fun energetic and innovated team and work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefit package
- Membership to the museum
What we are looking for:
- Excellent grasp of social media and website metrics, best practices and administration knowledge of social media platforms, with high proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Hootsuite
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to think strategically and operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Degree, or equivalent, in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or Marketing with at least 2 years of experience
- Strong graphic design skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (Premiere Pro is a plus)
- Passion for learning about the Air Zoo and telling our story to a wide audience
- A superstar attitude that brings fun and passion to every project, every day
To apply, download a copy of the full job description. Send your cover letter and resume to careers@airzoo.org.
Position Title: Education Manager
Supervisor: Director of Experience & Education
Status: Full-time. Exempt
The Opportunity:
The Air Zoo is looking for a motivated, organized, and innovated individual to join their team as the Education Manager. This position will collaboratively lead the education department in the creation and implementation of comprehensive educational programs, work strategically to expand and diversify the Museum’s reach, while developing & nurturing key relationships/partnerships at the local, state, and national level.
Key responsibilities include developing and delivering the museums educational propositions to community stakeholders; creating and delivering hands-on educational and learning programs to guest of all ages and throughout the community; and providing strategic thought and action across an array of museum activities.
Do the words strategy, cultivation, development, legacy, growth, and innovation generate energy and excitement for you, are you a whiz at leading and cultivating strong relationships and education programs? If yes – you are exactly who we are looking for and we encourage you to apply!
What the Air Zoo is providing:
- Fun energetic and innovated team and work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefit package
- Membership to the museum
What we are looking for:
- 5+ years of professional experience successfully developing and delivering education programs.
- 3+ years successfully managing a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEAM-related field or Education preferred.
- Understanding of nonprofit environment, particularly with an education focus preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and influence a broad array of community leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to build and nurture partnerships to the benefit of all stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and educate diverse audiences.
- Driving work ethic with consistently high level of initiative in all work to be performed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule of evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
To apply, download a copy of the full job description. Click here to apply : https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/3a6f55a0.
Part-Time Positions
Position Title: Operations & Exhibit Technician
Supervisor: FIC/FDC Building and Operations Manager
Status: Part-time; non-exempt
Position Objectives:
Do you like working with your hands? Do you want a part-time job? Are you looking for a varying schedule that includes nights, weekends, and some holidays? Do you love planes? If you answer yes to these questions working part time at the Air Zoo might be perfect for you. This job works under the supervision and support of the Flight Innovation Center and Flight Discovery Center Building and Operations Manager, participates in the custodial, mechanical, electrical, and technical maintenance of the Museum’s attractions, experiences, exhibits, buildings, and grounds to ensure an exceptional experience for customers, staff, and volunteers. This includes making sure the “Show” portion of our facilities, exhibits and attractions are presented at the highest level of Wow!
What we are looking for:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with custodial, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting strongly desired.
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic technical programming desired but not required.
- Knowledge of Windows and Apple based operating systems and software desired.
- Sensitivity to the safety and security procedures necessary to protect personnel, customer, public and private property..
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with the capability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to interact with the public in a positive and enthusiastic manner with a full understanding of the Museum’s customer service philosophy and procedures.
- Superior interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to take on concurrent tasks and work in an environment where interruptions are common.
- Well-groomed appearance and compliance with the Museum’s dress and personal appearance policies.
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems and skillfully perform routine repairs.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk or climb stairs/ladders for an extended period.
- Will require heavy lifting up to and exceeding 50 pounds.
- Will require ability to pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, stoop, crawl and crouch.
- Good eye, hand, feet coordination and motor coordination skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
To apply, download full job description and please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@airzoo.org.
Position Title: Part-time Educator
Supervisor: Education Manager
Status: Part-time; non-exempt
Position Objectives:
The part-time educator is responsible for delivering exciting, high-quality educational programs to schools, families, and adult groups. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice a wide range of skills, lead innovative, interdisciplinary activities, and connect people of all ages to the STEAM disciplines while delivering educational programs for the Air Zoo. The part-time educator is an energetic, dependable, individual who likes working with people and inspiring others to learn about science and is instrumental in strengthening guests’ awareness and appreciation of the Air Zoo.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to come to work as scheduled and on time
- Flexible scheduling (including weekends, evenings, and holiday’s)
- Experience with STEAM learning
- Experience Leading a classroom
- Someone who is passionate and innovative in the field of Education
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@airzoo.org.
Position Title: Guest Experience Ambassador
Supervisor: Guest Experience Manager
Status: Part-time; non-exempt
Position Objectives:
The Guest Experience Ambassador (GEA) position has direct contact with our Guests. They set the stage and atmosphere for our Guests visits. Ride Operator GEA staff are responsible for safely operating all of the Air Zoo attractions while ensuring our Guests have the best experience possible during their visit. Point of Sale GEA staff process admission tickets and membership sales, answer phones, work in retail, and assist our Guests. Safety, customer service, professionalism and accuracy are the priority.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to come to work as scheduled and on time.
- Availability that is consistent from week to week including weekend days (can be adjusted by semester)
- Availability to work some evenings, including weekends (premium pay)
- Availability to work on holidays (premium pay)
- Ability to engage customers by smiling, talking and helping people to have fun
- Ability to learn about the Air Zoo so you can share that excitement with our guests
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
To apply, please submit your application in person. You can also pick up applications at the Air Zoo's front desk. Questions regarding the position can be sent to careers@airzoo.org.
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
The Air Zoo has many internship and volunteer opportunities available that cover a broad range of majors and interests.
Please note: Due to the current state of affairs (COVID-19) we are not actively onboarding interns. Interested parties may still submit requests and they will be held until normal operations are back in place.
Click position title to download full description.
- Archive Intern: Assist with numbering and labeling, accessioning, refiling, and data entry.
- Curatorial Intern: Assist with aerospace research, writing, data organization, and inventory.
- Development Intern: Assist with grant writing, research, reports, data entry, and special events.
- Digital Assets Intern: Assist with describing and digitizing photos, and inventorying data.
- Education Volunteer: Assists the lead educator with program needs.
- Graphic Intern: Assist with artwork creation, design layout, photo manipulation, etc.
- Photo/Video Intern: Assist with capturing and editing photos and video, asset organization, etc.
- Social Media Intern: Assist the management of the Air Zoo's social media platforms.
For more information, contact Careers@airzoo.org or by phone via 269.350.2815.
We are always looking for interns and volunteers! If you'd like to volunteer for the Air Zoo, please check out our volunteer page.
The Air Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.