The
South Florida Science Museum is located at
4801 Dreher Trail
North, West Palm
Beach, FL 33405. Phone: (561) 832-1988
- Fax: (561) 833-0551
From the Florida Turnpike:
Take the Southern Blvd. exit east, past
I-95 to the Dreher Park entrance
on the right. Turn in Dreher Park and follow
Dreher Trail to the South Florida
Science Museum.
From
I-95 heading South: Exit at Southern Boulevard and head east
to the Dreher Park entrance on the right.
Turn in Dreher Park and follow Dreher Trail
to the South Florida Science Museum.
From
I-95 heading North:
Take the Forest Hill exit
and head east to Parker Avenue. Turn left
on Parker Avenue and travel north to Summit
Blvd. Turn left on Summit Blvd to your first
light (Dreher Trail). Turn right on Dreher
Trail and follow the road to the South Florida
Science Museum.
Looking
for the perfect gift? Come visit our Museum
Store! Telescopes, T-shirts, authentic fossils,
home chemistry sets, books, bags and wonderfully
priced educational toys and jewelry for all
creative, imaginative people.
Our volunteers during this year's tropical
island volunteer appreciation party. The evening
included fabulous give-aways, gift certificates
and a fully-catered dinner.
Are you looking for something fun
to do once or twice a week?Join the dynamic SouthFloridaScienceMuseum Volunteer Team!We are always looking for helpful people
to make our museum a welcoming place to visit.From explaining exhibits to helping
behind the scenes, we have a position for
you!
Exhibits Volunteer: An Exhibits
Volunteer helps explain the museum exhibits
and provides customer service to our guests.
Advanced Exhibit Volunteer training sessions
include Egyptian artifacts, Ice Age fossils,
minerals, plasma ball and Señor Stuffee.Enjoy interacting with families of
all ages in a fun environment!This is a great opportunity to learn
public speaking customer service skills.
Aquarium Docent: An Aquarium Docent
presents interesting information about the
aquatic life in the McGinty Aquarium, demonstrates
the touch tank animals, helps maintain a quiet
aquarium atmosphere and may assist the aquarium
staff to maintain the fish tanks.This is a great opportunity to gain
further knowledge about aquariums and marine
life as well as learn presentation skills.
Summer Camp Assistant: A Summer
Camp Assistant will be responsible for helping
the camp counselors with day to day camp activities.This includes but is not limited to
prepping supplies, assisting with activities
and general supervision.This is a great way to gain classroom
experience and be a part of our fun summer
camp program.
Behind the Scenes Volunteer:
A Behind the Scenes Volunteer helps in the
Membership, Special Events, Education, and
Public Relations departments. These volunteers
help with filing, typing, organizing, mailings,
phone calls, data entry etc.Learn office skills while being part of
a fun and fast-paced department.
Museum Store Volunteer: A Museum
Store volunteer helps maintain the museum
store, helps with inventory, assists with
crowd control, gives the store manager a break,
and helps visitors. Volunteers must be at
least 18 years old and have excellent communication
skills.Retail experience is a plus.
PlanetariumVolunteer: Planetarium Volunteers
conduct solar viewing with the Sunspotter
solar viewing device as well as the Hydrogen
Alpha Telescope.This position requires the ability
to stand/sit outside for 45 minutes to an
hour at a time in direct sunlight.Volunteers who are at least 18 years
of age with a thorough knowledge in astronomy
may in time, become a planetarium presenter,
giving programs and pointing out constellations
in the dome.
Outdoor Trail: An Outdoor Trail
volunteer guides visitors through our Outdoor
Science Trail and explains our interactive
exhibits.This position requires the ability
to stand/sit outside for extended periods
of time.Knowledge of native everglades plant life
is a plus.
Call (561) 370-7759 or email
to get involved. You must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer
and are asked to volunteer for at least 25
hours in a year's time.We are not accepting court ordered
volunteers at this time.Thank you!Photos
courtesy of Ron
Warren
Science educator needed to join the Guest Experience team at the South Florida Science Museum. This exciting position offers the opportunity to facilitate learning about diverse science topics across audiences ranging from the general public to school groups in varied settings including the Museum, schools, out-of-school time, and public events. This position requires a degree in a field of science or education and has special focus on educational technology. Spanish fluency and teaching certification are also desirable.
Individuals interested in this position may apply by filling out an application (see below) and e-mailing with cover letter and resume to lsessions@sfsm.org.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist
Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist needed to join the South Florida Science Museum team. Non-profit administration & previous experience with Sage/MIP software a plus. Responsibilities include: accounting/finance processes including payroll input, assistance with budget development & administration, strategic planning and cash flow, and grant administration/reporting as part of a departmental team. This position will also assist with human resources tasks.
Individuals interested in this position may apply by filling out an application (see below) and e-mailing with cover letter and resume to jjones@sfsm.org or fax to 561-833-1828. No calls please. (EOE)
