Museum Educator (36768)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands spanning Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, three casinos, two world-class spas, and a fuel station.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Public Engagement, the Museum Educator offers educational tours, workshops, and lessons for school-age students, adult learners, and special group tours for the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (“Museum”). The Museum Educator will engage with visitors of multiple ages, interpret the Museum’s collection through gallery carts, and assist with school and public programs in both planning and day-of implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provides a friendly and welcoming presence for all guests, guiding their learning in conversations about Agua Caliente history and culture.
• Assists the Museum Education Specialist with the development and implementation of K-12 object-based Museum educational programs for school field trip programs.
• Facilitates school programs in and out of the Museum.
• Gives input to the Museum Education Specialist for the development of school programs, gallery guides, and other educational content.
• Assists the Museum Public Programs Specialist for Museum programs as needed.
• Facilitates summer camp groups and assists with the creation of summer camp workshops.
• Supports and collaborates with Education and Public Engagement staff and other departments to advance the Museum mission and departmental initiatives.
• Works with Visitor Services staff to ensure museum visitors have a positive experience.
• Interacts with visitors using objects and education gallery carts in the museum and along the Oasis Trail.
• Provides group tours to youth and adult audiences in the museum and along the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza’s Oasis Trail and Museum’s Education Garden.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in a formal or informal educational setting (volunteer experience included).
• Interest and enjoyment in working with and teaching children and families to create a positive museum experience.
• Able to work with large groups of children, parents, chaperones, and teachers visiting the museum or at off-site educational events.
• Experience teaching utilizing classroom/group management skills preferred.
• Able to work with large adult tour groups visiting the museum.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office programs.
• Ability to function in a high-energy team environment.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings is required; hours may vary by week.
• Knowledge of tribal communities and governments, including familiarity with the location, geography, history, and key personnel at Indian tribes in the region preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and communities.
• Clear understanding and respect for the culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the mission of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Work Environment

• Requires sitting or standing for extended periods, working mostly indoors but sometimes outside.
• Involves standing, walking, climbing, crouching, and stooping.
• Occasionally requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Requires working on weekends and evenings, as arranged in advance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• More than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees.
• Food and beverage discounts at the Tribe’s three casinos.
• Fuel discounts.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursement.