Jobs at ICR
The Institute for Creation Research has a long history of hiring the best and brightest for our work in the fields of scientific research, education, publishing, and other areas vital to the successful communication of our message.
Guest Services Associate (On-site only)
Position Overview
The Guest Services Associate position is an important role that supports the ICR Discovery Center as a friendly, professional, and outgoing customer service provider. In this role you can expect to operate a POS system, apply basic computer skills, handle money, and communicate with guests and volunteers alike. After initial training, you will need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of our current exhibits, store merchandise, museum layout and a general understanding of the ministry of the Institute for Creation Research. The schedule is Tuesday – Saturday and may include some holidays and evenings.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide our guests with friendly, knowledgeable and fast service with a gracious attitude
- Assist with restocking, cleaning, and merchandising in the store and stock room areas
- Operate a POS system including a cash register that accepts multiple payment types
- Communicate effectively with guests, other team members, and volunteers
- Contribute to a positive work environment
Other Skills/Abilities/Necessities
- Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate personal integrity & responsibility
- Ability to follow the dress code and maintain a professional appearance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of ICR resources, products and current exhibits
Qualifications
- Written testimony of salvation
- Knowledge and acceptance of ICR core principles and purposes
- The ability to bend, reach, lift and carry packages up to 40lbs
- The ability to stand between 4-6 hours consecutively
- A personable, friendly, and hospitable demeanor
- Available to work 40 hours a week which includes Saturdays
- Minimum of a high school diploma; associate degree or higher a plus
- 1 year of retail experience - preferably in a museum, specialty, or book store environment
Note: This position overview is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Ministry Development Coordinator (On-site only)
Position Overview
The Ministry Development Coordinator position is an exciting and vital role here at ICR. In this role you will be tasked with making ICR and the ICR Discovery Center known by initiating contact with pastors, church leaders, education leaders, and Christian school administrators and meeting with them. Your mission is to sell ICR to DFW! To excel in this role you must be outgoing, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable meeting new people, have the ability to communicate well, and be able to manage a busy schedule. It is necessary for you to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of ICR, including the history of the organization, our tenets & mission statement, as well as what we have to offer the public. The ICR Discovery Center will be the primary focus of your promoting efforts. Both excellent discernment and creative, problem-solving skills are essential to being successful. Knowing your way around the DFW metroplex is vital as you meet with church leaders, school staff, and homeschool groups.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop new relationships with a desire to connect them to ICR and the ICR Discovery Center
- Communicate the message and mission of ICR effectively with potential new guests and members
- Thoughtfully and regularly communicate the progress of ongoing efforts with management
- Exhibit personal integrity & responsibility
- Schedule and organize meetings throughout the week & month
- Support growth and development of groups and new members to the ICR Discovery Center
Other Skills/Abilities/Necessities
- Demonstrate attention to detail and a leading by example approach
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to follow dress code and maintain a highly professional appearance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Engage with all group activities and special events at the Discovery Center
Qualifications
- Written testimony of salvation
- Knowledge and acceptance of ICR core principles and mission statement
- A personable, friendly, and hospitable demeanor are a must
- Experience with outside sales or customer development and a heart for people
- Detail-oriented and efficient
- This is a full-time position which may include some evenings and weekends, flexibility is key
Note: This position overview is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Distribution Center Associate (On-site only)
Position Overview
The Distribution Center Associate position is an important role that supports ICR and the ICR Discovery Center. You will be responsible for pulling, packing and shipping daily customer orders as well as conference orders. You will also receive incoming shipments and then check-in, distribute and put away stock into its appropriate location. Additionally, you will be responsible to route all incoming and outgoing mail.
Essential Job Functions
- Pack and ship daily orders & order fulfillment using available packing materials
- Gather, process and ship daily UPS, USPS and FedEx mail using shipping system
- Position requires a valid drivers license as operating company vehicles is necessary
- Receiving daily and weekly inventory into stock
- Process weekly conference/event orders
- Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional distribution center
Non-essential Job Functions
- Contribute to a positive work environment with an upbeat and optimistic attitude
- Demonstrate personal responsibility in quality control of incoming and outgoing packages
- Operate shrink wrapping machine, pallet jack, forklift, etc. as needed
Requirements
- Must be physically fit and able to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
- Must feel comfortable standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Hours of operation are 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (subject to change – will discuss)
- High school diploma – some college preferred
- At least 1 year of warehouse or inventory experience
Other Skills/Abilities/Necessities
- Written testimony of salvation
- Knowledge of ICR, and agreement with our core principles and purposes
- A personable, friendly, and hospitable personality that enjoys serving others
- Knowledge of general shipping software a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Forklift operator certification a plus
Note: This position overview is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Resumes may be submitted via email to jobs@icr.org, or via fax to 214-615-8297.
For questions regarding employment with ICR, please email: jobs@icr.org
