*This is a summer seasonal position that will run until 9/2/2024.*
*Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00. Work schedule will include Saturdays and Sundays.*
Summary
The Museum Assistant Educator supports the mission of The Museum of Flight by implementing educational presentations and activities to onsite groups and individuals, in line with the initiatives of the Boeing Academy for STEM Learning. This position assists the public and visitors in the educational program deliverable areas of the Museum to enhance guest’s visitor experience and support learning. As time allows, this position may provide assistance for other education staff for various programming and educational needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Interact with visitors and guests providing strong customer service and knowledge about our educational programs.

• Responsible for presenting and enhancing creative museum-based activities.

• Adhere to oral and written instructions for individual presentations and activities as assigned.

• Works independently and within a team environment in delivering education-based activities.

• On a daily basis this position will provide presentations and present activities to audiences of all sizes and ages.

• Participate in Museum-wide and department-wide events, training, and meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in education, museum, camp environment, daycare, organized youth groups or theater activities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of STEM or history preferred.

Skills

• Displays courteous and friendly demeanor; able to direct and assist guests.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal/communication skills.

Abilities

• Ability to work with a variety of people, including visitors, program participants, and volunteers.
• Good organization, attention to detail, and problem solving.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

License & Certification

• None

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position work hours are set by the supervisors and are flexible in nature ranging from 0-26 hours per week.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Onsite attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• The ability to focus, bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push, pull, walk, stand, twist, and squat are occasional requirements in a normal work setting.
• Ability to move through physical Museum campus spaces is required including occasionally outdoors in variable weather.
• Must be able to be physically active throughout the shift.

Benefits
The Museum of Flight offers seasonal employees benefits which include accrued sick leave, paid working holidays, 403(b) retirement plan and a 25% discount at the Museum Store.

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Important Information
The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA individuals to apply.
Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
This organization participates in E-Verify.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour