Employment Opportunities Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is a fun place to work, learn and play. To manage our unique community institution — improving visitor experience for our diverse audience, challenging ourselves to participate and meet community needs, and competing effectively against the growing number of "pay for play" franchises and theme-based activity centers — CDM employs an integrated management process. This focused approach effectively links functions, activities and information throughout the organization so that operational strategies, service initiatives, new exhibit and program ideas, and funding and marketing opportunities benefit from multiple perspectives. Through this approach, Museum staff become vested in each other's success. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is an Equal Opportunity Employer Current Openings Exhibit Builder Receptionist Exhibit Builder Full-time; exempt; with excellent benefits. Working a Sunday through Thursday schedule, the Exhibit Builder works collaboratively with Exhibit Developers, Exhibit Designers, and Shop Supervisors in the design, development, and production of specific exhibits. Primary responsibilities include fabrication of exhibit prototypes and final iterations; evaluation, redesign, refurbishment, modification and improvement of existing exhibits; and installation and break-down of traveling exhibitions.  Required skills include metal working, machining, woodworking, and plastics techniques; basic drawing, sketching, and CAD skills; experience in electronics and audio-visual equipment a plus.  The ideal candidate will have an AA degree and three years experience in a professional production workshop; experience in a museum setting is desired but not a requirement.  This creative and inventive problem solver has good organization and communication skills, and has the ability to work with minimum supervision on multiple projects simultaneously. How to Apply: Please send resume and references or completed application to: Human Resources Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose CA 95110 jobs@cdm.org back to top Receptionist Part-time, non-exempt. In our administrative office, general receptionist duties include answering a multi-line switchboard, responding to public queries and relaying messages, opening and distributing mail, supporting all departments with special projects, ordering and stocking office supplies, and maintaining general museum files. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach, with proven organizational methods. Ability to be self-directed, ability to work with a variety of personalities and manage multiple priorities is necessary. Prior office experience is preferred. Bilingual skills are an asset. How to Apply: Please send resume and references or completed application to: Human Resources Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose CA 95110 jobs@cdm.org back to top

	For information, contact: Patience Davidson-Lutz Human Resources Manager Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 408-298-5437 ext. 223 408-298-6826 (Fax) jobs@cdm.org Application