Employment Opportunities

spectrUM is partnering with the Natural HIstory Center to bring on a full time camp coordinator position.

This position includes joint summer camp coordination involving both the Montana Natural History Center and the University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area. The Camps Coordinator will be collaborating closely with spectrUM staff and facilities to deliver high quality, engaging science education throughout the year at the University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area, located in the new Missoula Public Library. Coordination and supervision of camp programs at Montana Natural History Center and spectrUM Discovery Area include but are not limited to: Summer Science Outdoor Day Camps, School’s Out Camps, Afterschool Programs, Supervision of Seasonal Field Staff and Summer Camp Staff as associated with Camp programs.

Learn more and apply through Montana Natural History Center.

The partners at the Missoula Public Library Children's Floor is hiring for a 30-hour a week Child Enrichment staff member.

Summary: The Child Enrichment Floor Staff plays an important role in our Child Enrichment Programming and is a crucial member of our team. This position is a shared staffing position between Families First Learning Lab, spectrUM Discovery Area, and the Missoula Public Library. They are responsible for delivering a meaningful and engaging experience to all library visitors (both parents and children). Child Enrichment Floor Staff collaborate with other staff members and partner organizations to create and facilitate hands on learning through play experiences. They have experience and a passion for working with children and families and perform their duties with creativity, enthusiasm, and imagination.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Promote the importance of play by directly engaging with children and families to maximize their learning and enjoyment while visiting the shared partner space in Missoula Public Library
• Staff daily assigned activities in program spaces
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Collaborate with partner organizations within the library as well as guest organizations and individuals to deliver meaningful program experiences to children and families
• Support the Child Enrichment Director with planning, partner collaborations, the setting up and taking down of exhibits

Learn more and apply with Families First Learning Lab.

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Wage: Living stipend and education award

Start Date: September

Job Description: Engage Montana’s next generation of scientists and leaders in experiential STEM education in Missoula. The Broader Impacts Group works to increase STEM literacy and passion in Montana youth, with the ultimate goal of inspiring K-12 students to pursue higher education, especially at the University of Montana. You will partner with spectrUM Discovery Area and EmPower Place through clubs, camps, and outreach programs across the state, and provide high-quality education through the use of interactive exhibits, activities, and demonstrations. 

Qualifications:

• Some college
• General knowledge of and interest in science.
• Positive and outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Organized, attentive to detail, communicative about scheduling.
• Willingness to learn.
• Experience working in an education setting preferred.

• Must be an enrolled University of Montana student.
• Work-study with the University of Montana preferred.
• General knowledge of and interest in science.
• Positive and outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Organized, attentive to detail, communicative about scheduling.
• Willingness to learn.
• Experience working in an education setting preferred.

Hours Per Week: 12-19

Wage: $8.15

Job Description: Work-Study Student Position. The spectrUM Discovery Area is looking for a work study office assistant to work with the Administrative Associate. The new assistant will work with other office staff by helping with general office tasks and paperwork, running errands on campus, answering the phone, filing, completing Treasury and other paperwork, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned. We would like this position to begin as soon as possible for training.

Qualifications:

• Must have work study from the University of Montana. 
• Must be able to work with a team and take directions, but also to take initiative and work independently.
• Needs to be reliable, detailed, very organized, and able to work in a busy office.
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Word, and Excel is preferred, as well as familiarity with handling cash and important paperwork. 

Application Instructions:
Please send a resume and cover letter in .pdf format to Sara Bunton at sara.bunton@umontana.edu. Please email Sara Bunton or call at 243-4828 with any questions regarding this position.

If you have questions about work-study and eligibility for that award, please visit The University of Montana's Financial Aid Website or call them at 243-5373.