MUSEUM EDUCATOR

Published: June 13, 2016    Jobs, Teaching

Expired

Pay Range $21.00 – $25.000
Division Academic Affairs
Department CMU Museum Studies
Position End Date 02/16/2017
Employment Status Part-Time

Position Summary
Responsible for developing and coordinating educational programs for K- 12 school groups, families, and the public, both at the museum and off site locations. Trains and coordinates the work of volunteers and student employees. Develops programs related to the museum mission, including exhibits and community partners. Teaches at least one class in the Museum Studies and/or Cultural Resource Program (graduate or undergraduate) per year.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Museum Studies or related field.
  • Three years of experience in museum education.
  • Experience working in a higher educational environment.
  • Experience working in a K-12 educational environment.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Current Michigan Teacher Certification.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in museum education and associated topics as needed. Plans and executes educational programming including marketing.
  • Trains museum student staff for educational programs.
  • Develops and revises educational programs to keep them new/relevant to contemporary school curriculum/teacher needs and incorporating latest educational research.
  • Evaluates educational programming.
  • Actively seeks new markets/opportunities for educational programs.
  • Schedules educational programs.
  • Recruits and manages volunteers, including managing background checks for those that will work with children.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with local schools.
  • Works collaboratively to provide exhibits with education lessons in local schools.
  • Evaluates and improves procedures to manage educational programs.
  • Participates in an active grant writing and contracting program.
  • Maintains and manages School Resource Kits.
  • Maintains educational props.
  • Develops and maintains museum education webpage.
  • Mentors Museum Studies / Cultural Resource Management students interested in museum education.
  • Provides opportunities for Museum Studies / Cultural Resource Management students to participate in educational programs.
  • Develops and maintains interactive exhibits in the Children’s Gallery.
  • Helps provide a positive museum presence on campus and during campus events.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Museum Director.

Details at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/24272