Associate Museum Educator - Part Time Position

Hourly Pay Range: $22.05 to $27.55

There are 2 open positions

• One (1) Associate Educator will work a Sunday-Thursday schedule and one (1) Associate Educator will work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule**  
  
  
  

Do you have a passion for science education and working with youth? Do the worlds of aviation and aerospace excite you? Then a position with The Museum of Flight’s Education team is the place for you! From leading hands-on activities to guiding learners through our world class exhibitory and collection, a day at The Museum of Flight is always an adventure! Join the Education team and help create meaningful experiences for our diverse communities! You’ll build connections between youth of all backgrounds, gain leadership skills and knowledge to prepare for your future, and be part of a diverse team working to inspire all through the limitless possibilities of flight, sparked by a singular experience or a lifetime connection!

Summary

The Associate Museum 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 leads the public and visitors in the educational program deliverable areas of the Museum to enhance visitor experience and support learning. This position may assist with various education department programming planning and 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.

• Execute and facilitate Museum educational presentations and activities to both small and large groups of school-aged learners and Museum audiences, adhering to programming timing and instructions.
• Interact with visitors and guests, providing a great customer service experience and knowledge about Museum educational programs and beyond.
• Gain familiarity with the Museum campus and assigned work areas to ensure up-to-date and accurate knowledge of general Museum information, safety protocols, and accessibility.
• Assist in ensuring visitor compliance with Museum policy and protection of artifacts.
• Work independently and within a team environment as directed to deliver and enhance creative museum-based programs and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Two (2) years college experience in education, science, or museum related field of study. Will accept related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two (1-2) years relevant experience within a youth educational setting.
  
  
  

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of education standards and practices in teaching and learning that actively engages learners.
• Knowledge of STEM preferred.
  
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated facilitation skills that engage and inform audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and education levels.
• Displays good customer service skills and follow-through.
• Possesses good communication skills through verbal, non-verbal, and written communication methods.
  
  
  

Abilities

• Works effectively with diverse groups, including staff, students, teachers, parents, and volunteers.
• Good organization, attention to detail, and problem solving.
• Willingness and ability to learn aerospace concepts and history, as well as STEM content.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with larger audiences.
• Innovative in practice, remains open to new ideas, and is able and willing to adjust technique as needed.
• 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.

• Schedule is set by the supervisor of this position.
• Able and willing to occasionally work a flexible and/or extended work week which may include some evenings and/or weekends based on Museum need.
• Onsite attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• 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.

• 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 part-time employees benefits which include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave (80 hours) per year for the first 4 years, 10 paid working holidays, 403(b) retirement plan and a 25% discount at the Museum Store.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $27.55 per hour depending on experience.

Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).

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.