Museum Educator

Position:  Museum Educator

Hours: Full-time (33 hrs/wk)

Schedule: On-site Monday- Thursday, 9am-5pm and Friday, 9am-3pm with select weekend and evening hours as needed.

Salary: $24/ hour

Benefits: Medical (partially paid for by LIM), dental, vision, AFLAC, life insurance, LTD, medical flex spending, voluntary 403(b); holiday time, PTO, and vacation time.

Position Posting Date: February 3, 2025

Start Date: Position to be filled immediately; starting as soon as possible.

Position Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Education, and working closely and collaboratively with other members of the department, this vital member of the Education Department is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and teaching of education programming for children, adults, the aging population and audiences of all abilities. Also takes the lead role in administration duties for the department.

Requirements include: Degree in museum education, education, special education, or related field preferred; two years experience teaching in a museum or classroom setting; must be highly organized and able to work both collaboratively and independently; excellent communication skills needed for interactions with schools, families, community organizations and the ability to effectively interact with people of all ages, cultures, and abilities required; attention to detail and teamwork are essential; demonstrated organizational and administrative skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Blackbaud products (experience with Altru strongly preferred); familiarity with virtual platforms such as Zoom and Google Meets; comfortable lifting and moving program related supplies and equipment up to 30 pounds; this position involves working select weekend and evening programs and participating in outreach to schools and community groups as needed. Previous museum experience and a passion for history and the visual arts is preferred. Must adhere to the LIM’s Covid & Respiratory Illness Policy, including mask-wearing requirements, as needed.

Additional Information: Any offer of employment will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check performed by an outside vendor. For additional information, please contact Anna Gass, Human Resources Administrator at [email protected].

Application Instructions: Interested applicants are asked to please fill out an application and submit their resume at this link:  https://forms.gle/cHpCc1HmdvW9QgNU7