Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

The Discovery Museums of Acton, Mass., the creative Children's Discovery Museum and the inventive Science Discovery Museum, encourage children, families, and educators to explore the wonders of science, humanities, and the arts by engaging visitors in positive innovative experiences.

The Discovery Museums, Inc., an award-winning $1.2 million educational non-profit organization with an international reputation for high quality children’s discovery and science programs, serves over 150,000 visitors annually through our two age-focused museums and educational programs. To learn more about us, visit other pages on this website. We offer a creative, fun, and flexible work environment and would value you as part of our organization.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Opportunities

Admissions Personnel needed at the Discovery Museums 2 – 4 days/week. Responsibilities include, greeting visitors, admissions sales, answering phones and general inquiries. Occasional clerical tasks required. We are seeking reliable, proactive, and outgoing personnel. Please call 978.264.4200 xt. 10 for further information.

Traveling Science Workshop Instructor

The Discovery Museums’ Traveling Science Program is growing! We are looking to add exceptional educators to our talented team of instructors who bring unique, hands-on learning experiences to elementary and middle school classrooms throughout Eastern MA, Southern NH, and Northern RI. Schedules are flexible and family friendly offering 1 to 3 days/week during school hours. Applicants must be experienced professionals, highly organized, flexible, energetic, enthusiastic about learning and working with children, and own a reliable car. Send resumes to Traveling Science Workshops, Discovery Museums, 177 Main St. Acton, MA 01720.

Volunteer Opportunities

Traveling Science Materials Prep Volunteers

Help the Traveling Science Workshop program prepare materials for children to use this Fall. Hands-on learning is at the heart of each workshop we share and involves the preparation of many materials. Volunteer with us this summer and learn about some of these fun projects while you cut, fold, sort and count. We encourage friends to volunteer together and can offer a flexible schedule that includes 2 to 3 hours/week for four or more weeks through out the summer. Contact Jill at 978-264-4200 x18 to learn more.

Make someone’s visit memorable! Explorers interact with visitors, ask and answer questions, help to maintain the exhibits, and assist Education Staff as requested. Explorers have good communication skills and can interact with adults and children. Some explorers bring their own interests and skills along and assist with special programs, such as technology Take-Aparts, or science art. Flexible scheduling is available, with a minimum requirement of two months of four two-hour shifts per month. Interested? Contact Peggy Plant, 978-264-4200 x 21

Explorer, Children’s Discovery Museum

Make someone smile! Explorers interact with visitors, ask and answer questions, help to maintain the exhibit floor, and assist Education Staff as requested. Explorers have good communication skills and can interact with adults and young children. Flexible scheduling is available, with a minimum requirement of two months of four two-hour shifts per month.
Interested? Contact Theresa Milak, 978-264-4200 x 31

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help in our development and marketing department. Requirements include strong organizational ability, love of working with people, and passion for our mission. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to: Claudia Veitch, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720.

Click here to download a Volunteer Application Form which you can bring in or mail to the appropriate contact at:
The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720.

Because we work with children and families, all positions require an interview with a supervisor and a satisfactory CORI check. If you have any concerns about these procedures, please speak with a Museum representative.