JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Animal Care Technician

The Living Collections section of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is seeking an Animal Care Technician to assist with our water quality program. Strong candidates will possess excellent attention to detail, the ability to follow testing procedures, the capacity to organize information, and an appreciation for all types of animals. Prior experience with basic bench chemistry is preferred. This is an hourly, part-time, temporary position with flexible hours and schedules.

Please see the position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Meredith Bayer, Coordinator of Living Collections with the subject line “Animal Care Technician.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Retail Associate

The Full-Time Retail Sales Associate will play a vital role in delivering memorable experiences while supporting daily operations in our Museum stores. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, service excellence and learning. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, strong organizational skills, and a passion for science and education.

Please see the Retail Associate position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Friends.HR@naturalsciences.org with the subject line "Retail Associate." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Guest Experience Floor Manager

The Guest Experience (Front of House) Floor Manager is responsible for managing and guiding sales floor staff to deliver an exceptional guest experience driving brand loyalty, while simultaneously growing sales and improving profitability for Friends.

Please see the Guest Experience Floor Manager position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Friends.HR@naturalsciences.org with the subject line "Guest Experience Floor Manager." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Box Office Manager

The Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is seeking a highly capable and people-savvy Box Office Manager to serve as the tactical partner to our Senior Box Office Manager and work in tandem with other Box Office Managers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is calm under pressure, and takes pride in ensuring smooth, efficient, and welcoming guest experiences.

Please see the Box Office Manager position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Friends.HR@naturalsciences.org with the subject line “Box Office Manager.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Senior Box Office Manager

The Senior Box Office Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the Museum's box office. This role includes managing ticket sales, overseeing box office staff and volunteers, and ensuring a high level of customer service. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, experience in a similar role, and a passion for science and education.

Please see the Senior Box Office Manager position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Friends.HR@naturalsciences.org with the subject line “Senior Box Office Manager.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Social Events Coordinator

The Social Events Coordinator supports the Museum Rentals Manager in overseeing the facility rental program, ensuring smooth event operations, excellent client service, and efficient coordination with a focus on weddings and other social events. This role is responsible for assisting in event execution and maintaining rental operations to align with the Museum’s mission and strategic goals.

Please see the Social Events Coordinator position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Friends.HR@naturalsciences.org with the subject line “Social Events Coordinator.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Children & Families Science Education Intern

Engage with visitors in the Discovery Room to facilitate learning and exploration. Interact with Museum staff, docents, and visitors in a professional manner to maintain, develop, field test, and evaluate current and new exhibits and programs in the Discovery Room. Assist with other educational Museum support such as work in the education Teaching Collection and at Prairie Ridge Ecostation. Experience the breadth of the Museum as an educational and research facility.

Please see the Children & Families Science Education Intern position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements, and to submit an application.

Natural Sciences Communication Specialist Intern

Interact with Museum visitors daily in exhibit halls, communicating and interpreting natural science topics through cart programs and small audience science presentations. Gain experience with existing cart programs before selecting natural science topic of relevant and current interest. Work with staff to create finished “Moment of Science” programs that will be presented daily to visitors at carts and adapted for presentations in one of the Museum’s small audience venues. Intern may also gain experience in other interpretive spaces in the museum.

Please see the Natural Sciences Communication Specialist Intern position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements, and to submit an application.

Communicating the Importance of Natural History Collections Intern

Intern interacts with visitors daily, interpreting and communicating science topics in the Naturalist Center and in exhibit halls. In the Naturalist Center, intern will: give orientations informing guests how to properly handle specimens; learn basic techniques related to specimen preparation/maintenance; assist with use of equipment and resources. Internship provides training by experienced Museum educators along with behind-the-scenes access to research collections and scientists.

Please see the Communicating the Importance of Natural History Collections Intern position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements, and to submit an application.

Investigate Lab Summer Intern

Intern will assist in running and maintaining hands-on activities, exhibits and educational carts in the Investigate lab. This includes daily interaction with Museum guests as well as interpreting and communicating a variety of natural science related topics. Intern will create and lead science related activities during a one-week long summer camp for middle school students. Collaborating with Museum education staff will expose the intern to different science education techniques and opportunities.

Please see the Investigate Lab Summer Intern position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements, and to submit an application.

Summer Camp Intern

We are looking for enthusiastic and adventurous interns to join our team at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Day Camps! We spend our days helping with different camp activities while getting our hands dirty and making amazing discoveries. As an intern, you will be a key part of the magic helping our campers connect with the natural world.

Please see the Summer Camp Intern position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements, and to submit an application.

Education/ Youth Programs Intern

Participate as a co-leader for both summer programs, including activity development, planning, and implementation of the camps. Help prepare participant information materials, activity planning, and scheduling of activities. Maintain an active list of participants and the status of their applications. Assemble instructor notebooks, collection of waivers and forms, organize camp supplies, and develop activities for camps. The intern will co-lead activities in keeping with their own interests, knowledge, and comfort level, while being actively encouraged to push their own boundaries, Academic Majors desired (Please be thorough and include any majors you would consider hiring): Education, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Natural Sciences, Environmental Education, Museum Studies, Natural Resources, or other related majors learn, and grow throughout this experience.

Please see the Education/ Youth Programs Intern position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements, and to submit an application.