Seasonal Education Assistant

Friends of Dinosaur Ridge•Morrison, CO

10h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

In the role of Seasonal Education Assistant at Dinosaur Ridge, you will have four primary roles that add up to a part-time position: a) assisting with educational programs and tours of Dinosaur Ridge; b) filling half-day docent shifts at our new “Deep Time Detour” exhibit hall; c) assisting facilitation of Dinosaur Ridge’s preschool program, “TriceraTOTs;” and d) occasionally assisting summer camp staff in running camp. The tour work and exhibit hall shifts will generally be according to a regular schedule. This role requires a passion for paleontology and science communication, a background in paleontological work and/or science education, strong teaching skills, and the ability to engage with both internal staff and volunteers, as well as visitors and paid program attendees. It is estimated that this position will vary between 12-30 hours per week with an overall average and norm of approximately 20-24 hours per week. Most docenting, TriceraTOTs, and tour guiding shifts will be scheduled ahead of time and at predictable times, while summer camp substitution work will be needed on an irregular schedule.

Requirements

Age 21+
High school diploma
Must have 3 months (460 hours) of full-time, or equivalent 6 months to 1 year part-time experience working with school-aged children
Able to work and walk around outside in a variety of weather conditions, on uneven surfaces, and on inclines and stairs
Available to work typically 2-3 days per week, possibly including occasional availability on weekends, mostly scheduled in advance
Organized, analytical, systematic, deadline-driven, and attentive to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer and technical skills; experience and/or aptitude working with technical applications, including typical spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Team-oriented and consistently demonstrates positive values in work habits
Experience with communicating science to all audience levels
Three months or more of outdoor tour guiding
Three months or more experience in museum docenting/guiding
One or more years of experience in science education overall
Moderate understanding of paleontology, dinosaurs, and geological concepts underpinning paleontology
Enjoy working with children of all ages
Pass both general employment background checks as well as a background check for the State of Colorado’s Office of Childcare Licensing
Passion for the mission of Dinosaur Ridge

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in science, science education, and/or related field
Six months or more of tour guiding
Six months or more experience in museum docenting/guiding
One or more seasons of outdoor day camp management
Two or more years of experience in science education overall
Significant demonstrated understanding of the paleontology, dinosaurs, and geology of the Morrison-Golden Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark