OPS - Museum Educator (40 hours/week)

40 hours/week • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Florida Museum of Natural History and gain hands-on experience in museum education by helping inspire curiosity, discovery, and lifelong learning through engaging educational experiences. Museum Educators play a vital role in connecting visitors with the Museum's world-class exhibits, collections, and research through hands-on learning, guided tours, outreach activities, public programs, and community engagement initiatives. This position offers valuable experience in science communication, visitor engagement, and informal learning while contributing directly to the Museum's mission of understanding, preserving, and interpreting Florida’s natural history.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in an appropriate area of education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with children, families, schools, or public audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and move throughout Museum facilities and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete a Level 2 background check, fingerprinting, and all required University youth protection training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Museum Studies, Environmental Education, or a related discipline.
• Two years of experience delivering educational programs in formal or informal learning environments.
• Demonstrated interest in natural history, science communication, museum education, environmental education, or public engagement.
• Experience facilitating inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences.
• Experience developing and implementing museum education programs.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience working effectively with large public audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and visitor engagement.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Ability to drive state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school programs, guided tours, educational demonstrations, outreach programs, and hands-on learning experiences for students, families, and community audiences.
• Facilitate educational activities throughout the Museum and community settings using inquiry-based learning strategies.
• Staff discovery carts and engage visitors through natural history interpretation and interactive learning experiences.
• Assist with the preparation, setup, operation, and breakdown of educational programs, special events, camps, workshops, and Museum-wide programming.
• Provide exceptional customer service while serving as a welcoming and knowledgeable ambassador for the Florida Museum.
• Prepare and maintain educational materials, supplies, learning spaces, specimens, models, and equipment used in programming.
• Assist with program administration, including attendance tracking, documentation, participant feedback, and evaluation, and collaborate with Education, Visitor Services, volunteer, research, and exhibit staff.
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Education Programs, Visitor Engagement, and the Museum's mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree