careers

Explore & More is committed to building an experienced and diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our current employment opportunities are listed below; click the job title for a complete description and application instructions.

explore & more is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

(click a job title to see more details)

Admissions Staff

Under the direction of the Director of Guest Services & Engagement, the Admissions Staff provide a quality visitor experience to children and their caregivers through welcoming and directing visitors, enforcing policies, accurately responding to questions, selling admission tickets and memberships, as well as providing informa-tion on programs, events, and general information. 

To apply email [email protected]

Advancement Coordinator

The Advancement Coordinator will work with advancement department members to successfully implement objectives as outlined in the strategic plan. Responsibilities include serving as the point of contact for professional services and rentals hosted at the museum, planning and executing events at the museum, and providing administrative support for department functions.

To apply email a resume to [email protected]

Cafe Associate

A successful café associate will have experience working in various roles within a cafe and dining room setting and be available to work flexible shifts including weekends, some evenings, and some non-major holidays. The goal of the café associate is to provide quality food and make the café a great customer experience.

To apply email a resume to [email protected]

Exhibits Handyperson/Handyman

Explore and More is looking for an adaptable, detail-oriented individual to assist the Exhibits Department and museum with day to day exhibits related tasks. Intermediate knowledge of and experience with power and hand tools, paints, chemicals, and repair in various mediums are required. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a high focus on tinkering and creative problem solving. Low voltage electrical and metal work is a plus. Applicants will need sufficient understanding of the MS Office suite, as well. Please be prepared to show photos and/or drawings of previous professional or personal projects to demonstrate your skills and abilities.

To apply email a resume to [email protected]

Play to Learn Facilitator

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum is dedicated to hands-on learning in the arts and sciences through seven educational play zones that highlight the Western New York Community. We serve children, caregivers and educators through Museum visits and outreach programs. Play to Learn Facilitators plays an integral role in the success of the Museum’s mission.

Play to Learn Facilitators will be responsible for facilitating child/caregiver interactions with exhibits and daily programs by encouraging and modeling open-ended and multiple outcome experiences. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, hospitable, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing environment.

To apply email [email protected]

Security Officer

Explore & More Children’s Museum is looking to fill a part-time Security Officer. No outside post. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm two days out of the week. Officer will observe and report activities, incidents and log in all visitors. Monitoring CCTV’s and conducting indoor patrols. Officer while on duty must be courteous, respectful, and skilled manner when enforcing rules and regulations.

To apply email [email protected]

Field trips are back, please be aware that it will be busier than usual.