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!
Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Teen Programs
The Volunteer Resources Coordinator provides support for the overall success of Thinkery volunteer programs. In addition to general program support, the position oversees and implements a menu of volunteer based Teen Programs that provide teens with a meaningful work experience and career training in a safe and supportive environment. Learn more.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
- 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
Check back later! No part-time positions are available at this time.
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 Educator (Seasonal)
Camp Educators inspire and motivate campers as a facilitator, encourager and friend. Camp Educators ignite the learning experiences for individual campers and small groups, helping to bring the Thinkery camps to life. Instill and nurture curiosity in campers ranging from pre-K to 5th grade, through sharing your love of science, arts or engineering. Grow as an educator as you work in a team to keep camp running smoothly and campers smiling. Learn more.
Camp Lead Educator (Seasonal)
As a Camp Lead Educator, you can act as either an Instructional Lead or a Team Lead.
Instructional Lead: 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.
Team Lead: Create the best environment for campers to grow and learn. Team Leads are the manager of a group of pre-K-5th graders and leader of a team of educators and teen counselors-in-training volunteers (CITs). The Team Lead plays a central role in creating and sustaining an excellent Thinkery camp experience for every individual camper and their family. Facilitate alongside your team to help campers ask big questions and think outside the box.
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
Summer 2018
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 Summer 2018 semester. Applications are due by end of day on April 27, 2018. Please check out the open internship opportunities listed below.
Camp Photography and Digital Media
Education (Camps, Galleries etc.)
For questions about our internship program, please contact Dana Mahoney, Associate Director of Community Engagement, at (512) 469-6211.
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_firstnameSummer2018Letter”
(Example: Mahoney_DanaSummer2018Letter) - Resume: Please save as “lastname_firstnameSummer2018Resume”
(Example: Mahoney_DanaSummer2018Resume)
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.