Education Associate, Hawaii Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires.

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a traveling educational experience that brings immersive programs on antisemitism, civil rights, media literacy, and civic responsibility directly to schools and communities. Through interactive technology, storytelling, and inquiry-based learning, MMOT programs help students explore questions of identity, bias, and democratic responsibility in the modern information environment. The Hawaiʻi Mobile Museum of Tolerance (HMMOT) expands this mission across the Hawaiian Islands, delivering programs in Holocaust education, media literacy, civic engagement, anti-bias education, and human rights education with deep awareness of and respect for Native Hawaiian cultures and Hawaiʻi's diverse communities.

About the role

The Education Associate serves as the lead facilitator and educational ambassador for the Hawaiʻi Mobile Museum of Tolerance. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality educational programs to students, educators, community members, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and other audiences across the Hawaiian Islands. The role requires an individual who is equally comfortable facilitating student workshops, leading professional development for educators, engaging community audiences, and representing the organization at public events. The ideal candidate approaches educational engagement with cultural awareness, curiosity, and a commitment to learning from and alongside the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Educational Program Facilitation:
  • Facilitate HMMOT workshops and educational experiences for students in grades 4–12 throughout Hawaiʻi, focusing on:
    • Hawaiʻi-centric modules
    • Bias, identity, and belonging
    • Media literacy and misinformation
    • Antisemitism awareness
    • Human rights and civic engagement
    • Holocaust education
    • Historical thinking and inquiry
  • Adapt facilitation approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners and communities.
  • Foster inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning experiences that connect historical content, contemporary issues, and participants' lived experiences.
  • Utilize inquiry-based and place-based educational practices.
  • Demonstrate awareness of Hawaiʻi's cultural and historical context.
• Educator Professional Learning:
  • Facilitate professional learning workshops for educators, administrators, and educational leaders.
  • Support implementation of HMMOT curriculum resources and educational materials.
  • Model inquiry-based, student-centered instructional practices.
  • Assist educators in connecting program content to classroom instruction and state educational standards.
  • Participate in the development, refinement, and evaluation of professional learning offerings.
• Community & Adult Learning Programs:
  • Facilitate programs for community organizations, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and adult audiences.
  • Support public programs, community conversations, and special events throughout Hawaiʻi.
  • Represent HMMOT at conferences, workshops, and community gatherings.
  • Build educational experiences that honor community knowledge and encourage shared learning.
  • Facilitate dialogue that fosters mutual respect and understanding across diverse perspectives.
• Program Development & Continuous Improvement:
  • Provide feedback on curriculum, educational resources, and participant experiences.
  • Participate in pilot testing and implementation of new educational offerings.
  • Assist with adaptation of national MMOT programming to ensure relevance for Hawaiʻi audiences.
  • Collaborate with education and content teams to identify emerging educational needs and opportunities.
• Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with educators, school administrators, families, and community partners throughout Hawaiʻi.
  • Serve as a trusted educational resource for participating schools and organizations.
  • Support outreach efforts through presentations, conferences, networking opportunities, and community events.
  • Cultivate authentic relationships through consistency, trust, and meaningful engagement.
  • Demonstrate respect for Native Hawaiian perspectives, histories, and cultural practices.
• Evaluation & Reporting:
  • Administer participant evaluations and feedback tools.
  • Track participation and program outcomes.
  • Contribute to impact reporting and program assessment efforts.
  • Maintain accurate records and program documentation.
  • Utilize evaluation findings to strengthen educational quality and learner engagement.
• Organizational Collaboration:
  • Collaborate closely with the Program Manager, Operations & Outreach Manager, national education staff, and MMOT leadership.
  • Participate in local and national staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
  • Support statewide events, launches, open houses, and special initiatives.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture.

Requirements

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, History, Social Studies, Museum Education, Public History, Communications, Human Rights, or a related field.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in education, facilitation, museum education, community engagement, or related fields.
  • Experience teaching or facilitating learning with youth and/or adult audiences.
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate dialogue around complex or sensitive topics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Hawaiʻi, including inter-island travel.
• Preferred:
  • Master's degree in Education, History, Museum Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, or related field.
  • Classroom teaching experience.
  • Experience designing or facilitating educator professional development.
  • Experience with Holocaust education, antisemitism education, human rights education, media literacy, civic education, or social studies instruction.
  • Experience implementing culturally responsive, place-based, or community-centered educational practices.
  • Familiarity with Native Hawaiian values, perspectives, and educational frameworks.
  • Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Hawaiʻi's educational systems, communities, and cultural landscape.

Skills

• Facilitation & Dialogue Leadership
• Inclusive Learning Environment Development
• Place-Based & Inquiry-Based Education
• Adult Learning & Professional Development
• Community Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Public Speaking
• Historical Thinking & Inquiry
• Program Delivery
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Culturally Responsive Educational Practice
• Community Partnership & Relationship Building

Success Measures

During the first year, the Education Associate will:

• Successfully facilitate HMMOT programs for student, educator, and community audiences across Hawaiʻi.
• Build trusted relationships with partners and stakeholders throughout the islands.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of educational programs and resources.
• Support the growth of HMMOT’s presence and impact in Hawaiʻi’s educational and community landscape.