Careers

Museum Educator

JOB STATUS: Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)

REPORTS TO: Education Director

POSTED TO: 2015-07-24

Team Duties/Responsibilities

• Exhibit an intellectual curiosity and professional passion for GulfQuest, its exhibits and programs, and its mission "to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to understand and appreciate the Gulf Coast's rich maritime heritage through exhibits, programs and activities."
• Ensure a positive experience for GulfQuest visitors by serving as an ambassador during all work-related activities for the museum, providing information, services and support whenever possible.
• Interact effectively with other staff members in a manner that establishes and supports a collaborative work environment marked by a high level of team satisfaction, productivity and success.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the Education Department's goals, plans and strategies to fulfill GulfQuest's mission through informal and engaging educational initiatives.
• Work with the Education Director and Education Manager to follow through with all established goals, objectives and evaluation methods for educational programs including classroom programs, summer and holiday camps, weekend programs, overnight camp-ins and community-based programs.
• Participate in professional development for all educational programs.
• Teach curriculum-based lessons to K-12 school groups.
• Lead weekend programs, day camps, week-long summer camps and overnight programs.
• Prepare for and clean up supplies for all programs.
• Provide 10-15 minute shows to guests at designated exhibits.
• Other duties and education activities as assigned by the Education Director.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, History, Science or related field
• 2+ years experience teaching elementary and/or middle school formal or informal classes preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SMART Board technology, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and active listening skills
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with individuals of diverse ages, talents and backgrounds
• Superior organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment
• Self-motivated and reliable; able to take initiative and present with little supervision
• Weekday, weekend and evening hours required

Work Context

The position requires a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The job requires a considerable amount of time standing or sitting (often for several hours straight) and communicating in person, through email and by phone. The work requires the ability to multi-task with a considerable degree of accuracy and exactness and the ability to address multiple projects simultaneously (and handle the accompanying stress). Regular/predictable attendance is critical. Appropriate attire is required. At times, lifting 25 pounds unassisted (and 50 pounds assisted) will be necessary.

GulfQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

GulfQuest Executive Director
P.O. Box 3005
Mobile, AL 36652-3005

No Phone Calls or Emails Please