Our staff and volunteers are essential in creating meaningful museum experiences, and we are committed to building an effective, diverse team that reflects our values and our community. Whether you're working directly with visitors or behind-the-scenes, #WorkingAtThinkery is rewarding, collaborative and exciting. Join our team of dynamic, engaging museum professionals!
At Thinkery, our mission is to equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. All staff are a vital part of the team and approach challenges with positivity.
- Serve as an ambassador of Thinkery, demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability
- Take initiative to analyze and solve problems
- Treat others with courtesy and respect
- Maintain a high standard of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
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Why work at Thinkery? Here are just a few reasons to become an employee!
For ALL Staff
- Flexible schedules
- General Admission is FREE for employees, with a discounted rate for employee guests
- 20% discounts on purchases in the Thinkery Store
- Free parking at the McBee Street District Garage
- Closed on Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Additional discounts are available after six months of employment, including a free Premier Family membership and discounted rates to certain special programs
For Full-Time Employees
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 100% paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% paid Basic Life and AD&D
- 80 hours of vacation time and 96 hours of sick time accrued each year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 403B Plan
Thinkery’s Direct Service Staff work in roles from admissions to birthday party host to ensure every Thinkery visitor has a meaningful, relevant, high quality, fun, and educational experience by providing exemplary customer service. They hold a significant responsibility to enrich the visitor experience by administering a creative, positive atmosphere that fosters the joy of learning.
Why work at Thinkery? Here are just a few reasons to become a Part-Time employee!
- Flexible schedules
- General Admission is FREE for employees, with a discounted rate for employee guests
- 20% discounts on purchases in the Thinkery Store
- Free parking at the McBee Street District Garage
- Closed on Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Additional discounts are available after six months of employment, including a free Premier Family membership and discounted rates to certain special programs
Camp Operations Specialists work with the Camp Manager and Camp Coordinator to provide overall site leadership as the supervisor of a site's day-to-day operations. The Camp Operations Specialist is the first face of support for staff and families at each camp site and is always ready to provide impeccable service to the entire camp community.
As a Camp Lead Educator, you will share your enthusiasm and passion for STEAM while activating Thinkery's curriculum. Be responsible for implementing Thinkery curriculum by setting up and facilitating inquiry-based activities and design challenges. All with the goal of supporting campers as they expand their problem-solving potential, learn new technologies, and unleash their creativity. Lead Educators are also the manager of a group of campers and leader of a team of educators and teen counselors-in-training (CITs). Facilitate alongside your team to help campers ask big questions and think outside the box.
Camp Educators inspire and motivate campers as a facilitator, encourager, and mentor. Camp Educators ignite learning experiences for individual campers and small groups, helping to bring Thinkery camps to life. Instill and nurture curiosity in campers ranging from pre-K to 5th grade, through sharing your love of science, art or engineering. Grow as an educator as you work in a team to keep camp running smoothly and campers smiling.
Why work at Thinkery? Here are just a few reasons to become a Part-Time employee!
- Flexible schedules
- General Admission is FREE for employees, with a discounted rate for employee guests
- 20% discounts on purchases in the Thinkery Store
- Free parking at the McBee Street District Garage
- Closed on Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Spring 2019
Looking for a great opportunity to build your skills and share your talent and enthusiasm? Thinkery interns help build a creative and collaborative community that celebrates curiosity and discovery. Internship positions vary from semester to semester. Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply. Below you can view the application process.We are currently accepting intern applications for the Spring 2019 semester. Applications are due by end of the day on January 25, 2019. Please check out the open internship opportunities listed below.
Early Learners
Education (Camps, Galleries, STEAM, Maker etc.)
Special Events
Teen Programs
Nonprofit Development and Fundraising
For questions about our internship program, please contact Jenna Rodarte at (512) 469-6234.
Internship Application Process
- Review the position descriptions (above) to determine which role(s) you are most interested in.
- Submit via email: (Please list the name of the internship as your email subject. Example: School Programs Intern)
- Completed application form: Thinkery Intern Application Form
- Cover letter: Please save as “lastname_firstnameFall2019Letter” (Example: Mahoney_DanaFall2019etter)
- Resume: Please save as “lastname_firstnameFall2018Resume” (Example: Mahoney_DanaFall2019Resume)
Thinkery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.