MUSEUM EDUCATOR

San Diego Natural Histo • San Diego, CA

1d • $20

About The Position

Love nature? Then you’re going to love The Nat.    

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategic plan focused on encouraging a love for nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to be here for nature.

The Nat is seeking a passionate, mission supporting part-time Museum Educator. The Museum Educator coordinates and facilitates programs for school groups, children, families, and adult audiences utilizing the Museum’s exhibits and collections.  The Museum Educator fosters curiosity and a love of nature in guests of all ages, using an inquiry-based approach to interpretation. The Museum Educator creates an inclusive and engaging learning environment at public events and programs, as well as at school programs on- and off-site.

Requirements

• Coursework or degree in education-related field; and/or 1-2 years experience facilitating youth programming.
• Customer service, interpretation, or other experience working with children and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and Interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve independently, and adapt to the needs of an audience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Knowledge of and interest in environmental science, natural history, and education
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced work environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to quickly learn & operate instructional technology and audio-visual equipment.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Nice To Haves

• First-aid / CPR certification
• Bilingual highly desired (Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese)
• Prior museum experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver mission-driven interpretive presentations and facilitate educational programs for museum visitors and program participants of all ages.
• Provide a safe, secure, and inclusive atmosphere for program participants.
• Assist with customer service, coordination, and educational elements of public events and other Nat-centered programs such as Nat at Night, Nat Talks, and others.
• Manage and engage groups of up to 30 students in a classroom, in museum exhibits, and during outdoor activities.
• Facilitate school and youth programs including camps, classes, workshops, tours, story time, and others.
• Assist in the implementation of community outreach and community science initiatives. Represent the Museum at outreach events.
• Collaborate with museum volunteers to facilitate programs and assist with volunteer training activities.
• Prepare and organize program materials.
• Clean and maintain program spaces and equipment.
• Provide feedback, edit, and update program documents, visual aids, and curricula.
• Set up/break down for events
• Assist with basic animal/plant care and cleaning as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park and more [https://www.sdnhm.org/about-us/employment/why-work-here]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed