Museum Learning Specialist (Part-Time)

About the role

The Learning and Visitor Experience Department's mission is to engage all of our visitors, both adults and children, throughout the museum's exhibits and play spaces in innovative, play-based education experiences and programs. This includes informal interactions, as well as pop-up programs and more structured activities and workshops through exhibit and play spaces.

Responsibilities

• Supports, facilitates, and engages visitors through either or both Public and Groups programming implemented in the museum and the community.
• In collaboration with Learning and Visitor Experience Department members, the Learning Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of educational public programming.
• Works closely with all other museum departments to create a cohesive team effort and exemplary museum experience.
• Maintains guest safety protocols and resets exhibit spaces as needed.
• Supports the mentoring and training of other Learning and Visitor Experience Department members.
• Participates in the delivery of Public and Group Programs as needed and appropriate.
• Supports grant-related work as needed, including budget development, narrative development, and all reporting.
• Participates in community partnership activities that enhance the Museum's programmatic offerings and mission.
• Continues to maintain a minimum of 85% of staff time actively engaged with programs and visitor experiences, either on- or off-site.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma required.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in education, early childhood, the arts, sciences or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working or volunteering with children (infants, toddlers, pre-k, and/or elementary age) is required.
• Must have interest in working closely with children, parents, educators, and museum staff in delivering an exceptional museum experience.
• Museum experience is a plus.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, business writing and interpersonal skills are required.
• Independent problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary for success.
• A valid driver's license and reliable non-public transportation are required (for outreach activities).

Benefits

• Convenient location next to a subway stop, or we offer free parking.
• Free admission to the Museum for family.
• Earned time off for sick leave.
• Retail savings with Museum match after 6 months.

Pay

$18.50 per hour.

Schedule

Up to 29 hours per week, with at least one weekend day per week typically Sundays required. Participation in special events, evening, weekend, and holidays will be necessary.