Museum Educator

Description:

Summary: The Museum Educator assists with developing and presenting science-based educational programs and facilitates gallery interpretation, tours, outreaches, virtual programs, scout programs, camps, special events, interactive labs, scout & community overnights, and more.

Essential Functions:

• Uphold the highest quality of the guest experience through equitable, respectful interactions that meet the unique needs of each guest and team member.
• Be conversant in the museum's mission, exhibits, collections, programs, and the guest experience service philosophy and practices to enhance the guest experience.
• Implement and present educational programs, demonstrations, and workshops that align with the museum’s mission and target audience.
• Interact with museum guests, answer questions, and provide information about exhibits and scientific concepts.
• Create interactive and hands-on activities to make scientific concepts accessible and engaging to diverse audiences.
• Assist with program and event assessment and evaluation to improve and enhance content.
• Lead guided tours of museum exhibits and galleries, providing in-depth explanations and answering questions to enhance guest understanding.
• Assist with customizing tours for different age groups and educational levels.
• Create and maintain a positive, creative, inclusive, and curious educational group culture among guests, including seniors and those with special needs.
• Ensure program group participants and guests comply with museum contracts and safety practices.
• Assist with the care of the museum’s live ambassador animals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Coursework or degree in education or education-related field.
• Experience working in a classroom or informal educational setting; experience in special education preferred.
• Ability to work comfortably within a variety of settings including indoors, outdoors, and virtually.
• Ability to take science concepts and present them at an age-appropriate level.
• Knowledge of natural history or interest and willingness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels in a positive and professional manner.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle for outreach programs and events.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified, or willingness to become certified.