Careers
Join our team of dynamic, engaging museum professionals!
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.
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
Full-Time Positions
The Development Manager supports the Thinkery’s strategic fundraising efforts by working directly with the Director of Development and Marketing to design, implement, oversee and evaluate a multi-faceted donor relations program to further the museum’s mission, increase community involvement and generate a consistent source of revenue.
The Teen Programs Coordinator provides support for the overall success of Thinkery’s volunteer teen programs. In addition to general program support, the position oversees and implements a menu of volunteer-based Teen Programs that provide teens with meaningful work experience and career training in a safe and supportive environment. Recruits, trains, and retains teen participants to create a team of highly motivated teen volunteers. This is a year-long position with the potential of becoming a permanent position ongoing. We are currently in the process of developing a career ladder program with roots in the teen program. This position will assist with the development of this expanded youth program.
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
Part-Time Positions
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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
Seasonal Positions
Do you thrive on list-making and organization? Are you a motivated self-starter that works well independently? Are you inspired by seeing kids learn something new? Do you thrive in an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of Austin?
The Camp Operations Specialist will oversee the organization and preparation of materials used in Thinkery Camps programming. This position will help to ensure delivery of quality programming at Thinkery Camps locations throughout the greater Austin area as well as serving as the site supervisor for these locations. Through supporting camp staff and providing excellent customer service to the families we serve; this role will assist in sharing Thinkery’s vision of play-based learning throughout the community.
Why work at Thinkery? Here are just a few reasons to become a Seasonal 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
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.