Educational Associate

Kiewit Luminarium•Omaha, NE

7d•$45,000 - $47,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Luminarium is a science center focused on engaging people of all ages in hands-on exploration and learning. The Educational Associate will work with museum educators (Luminators) and staff to deliver educational experiences. This role involves training, coaching, and supporting Luminators in facilitating guest activities, as well as contributing to program development and coordination. The position offers on-floor leadership and supports daily museum operations, reporting to the Museum Experience Manager and collaborating with the Education Manager.

Requirements

An associate degree or higher in education, management, museum studies, science communication, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience coaching staff, interns, or volunteers in a teaching or program facilitation context.
Demonstrated experience facilitating educational activities in a formal or informal learning environment.
Deep enthusiasm for science education and a commitment to creating inclusive, engaging experiences that spark curiosity in learners of all backgrounds.
Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and supporting others while fostering a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and informal leadership skills.
Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and adapt to change and complex situations.
Skilled at working cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Cross-cultural fluency and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
English proficiency is required; bilingual skills are an asset (especially Spanish).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (especially Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provides on-floor oversight of Luminators and ensures safe, effective, and guest-centered floor operations during open hours.
Trains and supports Luminators in delivering science demonstrations, makerspace activities, field trips, and other educational experiences throughout the museum, with guidance from the Education Manager and Museum Experience Manager.
Creates and manages the day-to-day museum floor schedule for Luminators, ensuring appropriate staffing and coverage to support operations and the guest experience.
Assists with the development and refinement of educational programming, materials, and resources with direction from the Education Manager.
Oversees supplies and space resets to ensure the makerspace, demonstration stations, and other educational areas are ready for scheduled monthly programming updates.
Supports external collaborators conducting educational programming onsite.
Contributes to the exploration of partnerships with nonprofits, higher education institutions, government agencies, and STEM-related companies for collaborative educational programming.
Provides occasional operational oversight of the Welcome Desk, including assisting guests, operating the Point of Sale (POS) system for admissions, memberships, and store purchases.
May provide occasional support for offsite educational programs and outreach activities at community events.
Performs other duties as assigned.