Part-Time Parent Stars Assistant

PART‑TIME PARENT STARS ASSISTANT – Children’s Museum Houston

• Base pay: $21.00/hr – $21.00/hr

Mission
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The Children’s Museum Houston transforms communities through innovative, child‑centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston.

For more than four decades, Children's Museum Houston has supported student achievement, empowered parents, and ignited a life‑long love of learning. It is consistently rated as one of the top children’s museums in the nation, serving over 900,000 participants annually at the Museum, Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center, and 270+ outreach locations across Greater Houston.

The Parent Stars Assistant works with the Parent Stars team to implement the Parent Stars program—a parent engagement initiative that helps parents of young children promote science, math, and literacy learning at home and in classrooms. This part‑time position supports up to 29 hours per week.

• Participate in delivery of Family Learning Events and engage parents, children, and attendees.
• Assist with transportation of program materials as needed.
• Coordinate with Parent Stars Manager and staff for setup, implementation, and breakdown of events.
• Collect evaluations and sign‑in sheets for all events and return them to the Parent Stars Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, both internal and external to the Museum.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Detail‑oriented and a team player.
• Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends.
• ability to travel throughout the city and region to present Parent Stars programming in various settings.
• Reliable transportation.

Some college (or equivalent).

2 years’ experience working with elementary school‑aged children preferred.

• Push/pull cart and dolly.
• Bend at knees.
• Stoop/climb.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.