Job Openings at McWane Science Center

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities at McWane Science Center!  Our open positions are listed below.  If you see an opportunity you would like to pursue, please send in a resume.  All contact information follows. 

McWane Science Center also offers Internships and Volunteer/Docent opportunites. Please click here to learn more!

E-Mail Human Resources: Click here

Fax Human Resources: (205) 714-8400

Mail to Human Resources:
McWane Science Center
Attention: Human Resources
200 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Employment offers are contingent upon the acceptable results of various background checks. 

McWane Science Center will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify. 

McWane Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Foodie (up to 20 hours per week)
McWane Science Center counts on the Café Foodie to support the daily operations of the café and related special events by assisting with the preparation, presentation, sales and cleanliness of the department while providing excellent customer service.
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Store Cashier (Full-Time)
McWane Science Center counts on the Store Cashier to support the daily operations of the retail store, Really Cool Stuff, by providing excellent customer service and a clean, relaxed shopping environment for all customers and guests and by assisting with all sales and merchandising.
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Projectionist (Full-Time)
McWane Science Center counts on the IMAX Projectionist to be responsible for the operation of theater systems and assisting with the supervision of Theater Hosts, Concessions staff, Simulator Operators, and volunteers to ensure the highest possible visitor satisfaction, presentation quality and operational efficiency.
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Reservations Specialist (Sat., Sun. and 1 weekday)
McWane Science Center counts on the Reservations Specialist to be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable first impression of McWane Science Center by assisting guests (including group leaders) via telephone, fax and e-mail in planning and booking their visits by providing accurate information about all exhibits, events, IMAX films, memberships and other activities in the center.
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Summer Teen Volunteer Program Assistant
Summer Teen Volunteer Program Assistant duties include providing daily supervision and training of teen volunteers; making and revising schedules; checking on teen volunteers throughout the day to make sure they are on task and keeping up with schedule changes; informing the Manager of Volunteer Services of conflicts and problems; providing office support; and assisting in the planning and implementation of the end-of-the-summer Teen Volunteer Camp-In.
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Summer Camp Counselor (up to 25 hours per week)
Summer Camp Counselor duties include providing daily supervision of groups of campers, leading activities and assisting Educators with programs and with camp logistics. Other responsibilities will include assisting with before/after care and lunch supervision; taking shifts at the High Cycle and at the Shark and Ray Touch Tank; and assisting “on the floor” with informal public presentations, demonstrations and exhibit interpretation.
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Summer Educator (up to 27.5 hours per week)
Summer Educators are responsible for presenting and demonstrating inquiry-based science programs to campers during summer months. Duties include taking the lead role in the instruction of summer camps for ages 4K – 9th grade by providing appropriate grade level programming, classroom management and instruction. Other responsibilities will include assisting with before/after care and lunch supervision, taking shifts at the High Cycle and at the Shark and Ray Touch Tank and assisting “on the floor” with informal public presentations, demonstrations and exhibit interpretation.
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Simulator Operator (up to 25 hours per week)
McWane Science Center counts on the Simulator Operator to be responsible for all aspects of operation and visitor service in McWane Science Center’s two-motion based Simulators. Position will cross-train in Concessions and Theater Host responsibilities in order to support the daily operations of the IMAX Theater department.
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