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LEARNING UNLEASHED
The Discovery Science Place is a dynamic children’s museum where young minds have the freedom to examine, play, and find wonder in the world around them.
Want to work with us?
We are excited to share that we’re hiring a Development Director at the Discovery Science Place!
If you’re interested in helping us further our mission through strategic fundraising, or know someone who might be,
Please send your resume and cover letter to Adrienne McDonald at [email protected].
Development Director qualities we’re searching for:
- Connector & Communicator: You’re skilled at building authentic relationships with donors, board members, and community partners, and you’re a clear, persuasive communicator; both in writing and in person.
- Strategic & Visionary: You think big-picture, align development plans with long-term goals, and bring creativity and innovation to fundraising strategies.
- Organized & Detail-Focused: You’re highly organized, manage multiple projects with precision, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
- Self-Starter & Problem-Solver: You take initiative, work independently, and navigate challenges with confidence and sound judgment.
- Mission Driven Team Player: You’re passionate about making a difference, thrive in collaborative settings, and proudly represent the organization’s mission in the community.
For more information about this position and other requirements, check out the documents below!
Better together
It’s no secret that play and learning have become increasingly separated in our world today.
It doesn’t have to be that way. At the Discovery Science Place:
- Parents see that learning through play and exploration develops curiosity and social skills.
- Students make connections to what they are learning in the classroom with our hands-on activities and programs.
- Children interact with our exhibits and think more critically about the world around them.
- Families spend more time having fun together and making memories at birthday parties and events.
Creating opportunities
Seek, make, learn, and grow at the Discovery Science Place
The Museum
Engaging, state-of-the-art exhibits are influenced by local experts (such as Brookshire Grocery Company, Southside Bank, and CBS-19), and the best of children’s museums nationwide.
Events
Birthday parties, field trips, Adult Learning Experiences, and community-wide events are just a few of the ways you can make moments – both big and small – an adventure. See more events here.
Community
Cultivate a rich local culture when you instill curiosity and a love of learning in the next generation of Tyler and East Texas.
Upcoming Events!
The magic of meaningful play
Fun, hands-on learning experiences spark a love of learning with far-reaching benefits.
Academic Success
Integrated learning supports school success because it improves retention, understanding, and curiosity.
Growth and development
Interacting with the world around them grows a child not only mentally, but physically, emotionally, and socially.
Compassion
Learning about the world around them increases a child’s care for the world and others.
Build the next generation
Make learning a natural, fun part of growing up in East Texas
Cities with robust children’s museums lead in science, innovation, and culture. With an already growing premier medical community, East Texas has an opportunity to invest in our future and position ourselves as a leader in health sciences and beyond.
The Discovery Science Place is that potential. Invest in our city’s influence and legacy by sparking habits of exploration and discovery in the next generation.
