Employment

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: Yes

Position Overview:

This key position provides the Science Center of Iowa with strong organizational skills to provide an accurate and complete financial system, treasury and internal controls processes, benefits and Human Resource processes.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and monitor ongoing accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and appropriate reporting
• Prepare and provide analysis of financial statements for staff and Board of Directors
• Contribute to and develop finance policies and procedures
• Assist with preparation of annual operating budget and ongoing monitoring
• Perform all treasury functions
• Responsible for daily receipts, bank deposits and cash funds
• Prepare for and manage annual financial and retirement plan audits
• Analyze and administer employee benefits and liability, health, dental and work comp insurances
• Administer Human Resources and employee benefits
• Work on benefit plans to ensure best coverage for employees and optimized cost for SCI
• File required state and federal filings within deadlines for payroll, COBRA, retirement and ACA
• Ensure employees are properly enrolled in benefit plans
• Develop and maintain an orientation plan for new hires
• Issue certificates of insurance for additional insureds
• Ensure the proper operating licenses are up to date
• Send insurance company updates when new drivers or vehicles are added
• Follow up on any open insurance claims and meet with any adjusters
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 5 plus years previous experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• QuickBooks software knowledge preferred
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated
• Highly confidential
• Analytical skills necessary
• Organized and efficient

Working Hours: Primarily Monday through Friday 9:00-5:00; some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

To Apply: Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: Cafe Coordinator
Direct Reports: None

Position Overview:

This position is expected to provide exceptional guest service to all patrons of the Science Center of Iowa, especially at any special events, to guests or clients. Under guided leadership from the Café Coordinator and the Director of Retail Operations, the Bartender Associate will also be responsible for operational duties as assigned, to ensure a satisfactory experience for all guests, patrons and clients of the Science Center of Iowa.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute bar operations for internal and external events and facility rentals
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions
• Consistently check identification of guests to ensure patrons meet minimum age requirements for alcohol purchases
• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Maintain optimal food safety practices
• Stock merchandise and inventory as needed
• Assist Cafe Coordinator with tasks and duties related to events
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

•  Must be of legal age to sell alcohol in accordance with Iowa Laws
•  Must have food & beverage service, retail and strong customer service experience
•  Must have a personable, enthusiastic and engaging personality
•  Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
•  Must be able to multi-task and accomplish various duties
•  Must be flexible, open-minded and able to react to guest and organizational needs
•  Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
•  Knowledge of alcoholic beverages
• Well groomed, clean and presentable
• Must uphold the integrity of SCI

Working Hours: Part-time hours will be assigned to support special events in addition to daily operations. Shifts may include some evenings, weekends and holidays.

To Apply: Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: Cafe Coordinator
Direct Reports: None

Position Overview:

This position is expected to provide exceptional guest service to all patrons visiting SCI’s Food Chain Cafe. Under guided leadership from the Cafe Coordinator and the Director Retail Operations, the Cafe Associate will also be responsible for operational duties, as assigned, to ensure a satisfactory experience for all guests and patrons visiting SCI.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a commitment to excellent guest service in Cafe and all areas of SCI
• Greet and tend to the needs of all guests in a timely manner
• Processing all cash and credit card point-of-sale transactions accurately
• Provide knowledgeable information regarding product offerings and general SCI information for guests
• Accurately check all identification necessary to ensure patrons meet minimum age requirements for the purchase of alcohol products
• Maintain the cleanliness of tables, floors, counters and windows
• Maintain optimum food safety standards as required
• Stock, merchandise and inventory Cafe supplies and products
• Assist Cafe Coordinator with various tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be of legal age to sell alcoholic beverages in accordance with the State of Iowa
• Must have food service, retail, and/or strong customer service related experience
• Must maintain a professional and polite demeanor at all times
• Enjoy working with people in a public setting
• Have great problem solving skills
• Needs to have accurate and efficient bookkeeping/money handling skills
• Well groomed, clean and presentable
• Ability to multi-task various duties and projects
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. 
• Must uphold the values and integrity of the Science Center of Iowa

Working Hours: Part-time hours varying between the hours of operation for SCI and the Blank IMAX Dome Theater. This may include a combination of shifts during days, nights, weekends and holidays.

To Apply: Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Hourly, Non-exempt
Department: Preschool
Reports To: Preschool Director

Position Overview: This position is responsible for assisting the development and implementation of the Science Center of Iowa Preschool program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with classroom activities
• Prepare and maintain classroom for daily use
• Meet with classroom teacher to prepare materials for daily use
• Communicate daily with parents on any discipline problems that might arise
• Meet with Preschool staff once a month for planning and activities of the ensuing month
• Attend and assist with all parent/preschooler special events during the school year, if desired
• Create and design classroom games and materials

Requirements:

• Maintain current first aid, universal precautions, CPR and mandatory peporter credentials
• Pass a physical examination and TB every two years
• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• Love of children
• A desire to work with and teach preschoolers
• Inexhaustible patience
• Must enjoy working as part of the Science Center of Iowa team
• Must be able to pass background checks and DCI fingerprinting

Working Hours: Varied hours; needs to be available during normal school hours Monday through Friday 7:15 am–5:30 pm.

To Apply: Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Seasonal Full-Time / Non-Exempt (Temporary)
Department: Guided Learning
Reports To: Guided Learning Manager

Position Overview:

Camp Educators are responsible for providing a fun, safe and educationally-effective learning environment in a science day-camp setting. Counselors are responsible for creating and implementing camp curriculum with exciting, hands-on activities around selected science topics. Counselors also are responsible for providing ongoing, daily supervision and mentoring up to 22 children ranging from 4-14 years old. Additional duties for camp related events and activities may be assigned throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement activity-based curriculum to facilitate skill-based learning on a variety of science themes and concepts
• Present, teach and facilitate hands-on activities in a classroom setting with up to 22 children per class, 4-14 years old
• Develop and implement behavior management and time management skills in the classroom
• Follow the daily programming schedule in a timely manner
• Create a supply list and daily schedule

Skills:

• Enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking, flexible, creative and timely
• Comfortable with public speaking to children, parents, mentors and supervisors
• Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Engages students and staff in a fun yet mature and professional manner
• Organized self-starter; ability to work with little supervision

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• College coursework in Education or Science related fields
• General knowledge of, or interest in, science and education
• Previous experience working with youth and parents
• Current driver's license
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Working Hours: Primarily Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Required training runs Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, June 7. Summer Camp runs Monday, June 10, to Friday, August 16. Staff are required to work Monday, August 19, unless prior arrangements have been made.

To Apply: Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org by March 15.