Extra Help - Museum Instructor/Educator - Hull House Museum

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

4d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position, limited to 900 hours, for a Museum Instructor/Educator at the Hull House Museum. The role serves as the primary liaison between the museum and the public, providing quality visitor and educational experiences. The instructor will conduct museum tours and facilitate educational programs for a diverse range of audiences, including K-12 and college students, faculty, professionals, seniors, and community members. The position reports to the Education Manager and supports the development and facilitation of various educational initiatives, including in-school programs and newer education programs.

Requirements

Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months): Work experience in a museum education program or closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or closely related field: 60 semester hours of college course work equals 1 year (12 months)
90 semester hours of college course work equals 2 years (24 months)
120 semester hours or Bachelor's degree of college course work equals 3 years (36 months)

Responsibilities

Master museum tour content and facilitate tours for a range of audiences, including K-12 and college students, faculty, community groups, and general visitors.
Facilitate discussion that encourages critical thinking, connects historical content to contemporary issues, and builds on visitors’ knowledge and curiosity.
Develop and facilitate educational programs and activities, including specialty tours, workshops, and other museum-based learning experiences.
Assist in preparing lesson plans, educational materials, and other resources appropriate to program participants.
Support the development and facilitation of school and off-site education programs, adapting content and teaching approaches for different ages, learning environments, and audience needs.
Support outreach and community engagement related to the museum’s educational programming, including communicating with schools, community groups, cultural partners, and other audiences about available programs and opportunities for participation.
Provide visitor engagement and interpretation throughout the museum, welcoming and assisting visitors and responding to questions about exhibitions, programs, museum history, and visitor resources in accordance with Museum Protocol and the museum’s commitment to learning and radical hospitality.
Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of museum education programs by participating in Education Team meetings, sharing observations and visitor feedback, providing project updates, and contributing ideas for improving tours, workshops, and other educational offerings.
Support daily museum operations related to visitor and educational services, including responding to visitor inquiries by phone and email and assisting with opening and closing procedures and other visitor-facing responsibilities as needed.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.