Gallery Facilitator (Education)

About the role

Within the Education Department (Family Programs Team), the Gallery Facilitator will interact with the public within the outdoor galleries of the Dallas Arboretum's Children’s Garden to ensure that a successful public experience and effective gallery interpretation/engagement occurs.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage members and the public in the specific outdoor gallery spaces with STEM and/or Earth and Life Science content.
• Present educational programming in an inviting and engaging manner, including gallery-specific content: Botany, Geometry, Mathematics, Art, Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, Paleontology, Entomology, Ornithology, Conservation, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Assure that gallery exhibit is ready for public interaction and report any issues/broken exhibits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Respond to any public incident according to the relevant guidelines to ensure safety and a successful visitor experience.
• Monitor and encourage appropriate public behavior to promote a positive educational experience while preserving the garden exhibits.

Requirements

• Teaching certificate and/or teaching experience in early childhood or elementary science/STEM is required.
• Background in science field or bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for teaching experience.
• Previous experience in customer service or public engagement is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications, are highly desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including background screening and drug test.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in outdoor environments year-round, demonstrating adaptability to varying weather conditions, and will be able to manage assigned tasks independently and competently. They will also have engaging public interaction skills and be able to frequently and repeatedly walk/stand in the garden for extended periods to engage and monitor the public to facilitate a successful experience.