Museum Educator and Guest Services Lead

Position Overview
The Museum Educator and Guest Services Lead is responsible for creating and implementing programs that utilize the Museum’s exhibits and collection to educate and engage audiences of all ages. The guest services person is part of a highly collaborative Museum team and will oversee general administrative tasks relating
to the planning and execution of public programs.

Duties and Responsibilities
This position develops guest-centered, hands-on programs with educational themes that celebrate
diversity, inclusion, and exploration for all ages. It requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about crafting fun, engaging, and educational experiences and who is comfortable experimenting with creative ideas.

The Museum Educator supports the Museum’s mission by coordinating field trips, developing community
outreach, and creating educational resources. The role also contributes to the quarterly e-newsletter and, with the Museum Director, applies for grants. This position reports directly to the Museum Director and collaborates daily with Olympic Authority staff.

Regular duties include, but are not limited to:
● Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive public programs.
● Collaborate with the Museum team to design educational and interpretive materials.
● Coordinate field trips and classroom visits with teachers and educators.
● Connect with community organizations to expand outreach efforts.
● Lead tours for schools, private groups, camps, and other organizations.
● Support additional guest service initiatives as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
● Experience in early childhood education, history, communications, or related field.
● Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEAI) work and fostering a sense
of belonging for all guests.
● Experience working with children and families with young children is preferred.
● Flexibility to work both weekday and weekend shifts as job duties require.
● Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to maintain high energy throughout the workday, especially when interacting with guests.
● Strong customer service background and comfort in engaging with diverse audiences of all ages.
● Ability to remain highly organized and flexible, and handle several projects
simultaneously.
● Strong public speaking skills.
● Ability to effectively work in a team-oriented environment and be open to feedback.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.

Wage/Salary:

This position is identified as a Grade 13 on the ORDA/CSEA schedule with an entry rate of $20.39 per hour

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume with the subject line

Museum Educator to: [email protected]

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of a successful background check in accordance with the Olympic Authority’s Background Check Policy:

https://orda.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/Background-Check-Policy.Revised.12.7.22.pdf

Background checks will be conducted by a Third-Party Administrator of the Olympic Authority’s choosing in compliance with the requirements of the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act (General Business Law § 380) and the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681).

The Olympic Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer