Summer Education Programs Facilitator (Part-Time And Seasonal)

Looking for a unique summer gig? Why not spent your summer months helping us make it the “sweetest summer ever” for campers and students from all across the metro!

The Durham Museum is looking for engaging and enthusiastic candidates who can take all of the great programs we have planned for this summer and make them happen. You’ll work with a passionate team of Education Programs Facilitators and other museum staff to prep for and facilitate a variety of programming, with the added perk of hanging out at Omaha’s beautiful Union Station and National Historic Landmark. No summer camp experience? No problem! Our team of museum educators will provide everything you need for a successful summer. This is the perfect opportunity not just for educators, but candidates interested in museum or non-profit work and a great resume-builder! Plus, programs take place during the weekday, leaving your evenings and weekends free for summer fun!

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Education Programs Facilitator is responsible for executing high quality, engaging, and educational programming for museum learners of all ages. This position provides positive guest interaction and is responsible for facilitating a variety of educational programming. The Education Programs Facilitator works closely with staff and volunteers to ensure consistency in processes and presentation of the museum’s programs. This seasonal position works specifically with summer workshops and summer camps.

RESPONSONSILITIES:

• Lead programming for and supervise groups of students on-site at the museum and off-site during camp field trips. These include but are not limited to summer camps, before and after-care for summer camps, and summer workshops.
• Maintain and organize education spaces, props, and supply storage areas to ensure they are safe, clean and easily accessible to volunteers and staff.
• Ensure all groups receive a consistent welcome, check-in, and orientation process upon arrival.
• Support the museum’s overall strategies and operational activities within the Education Services division.
• Participate in all mandatory training and safety programs required and provided by the museum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Summer Education Programs Facilitators must be available to begin employment on Tuesday May 28th. Programming primarily takes place Monday-Friday during the day, and both partial-day and full-day shifts are available.

• Experience with school-aged students is preferred.
• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed preferred – education, public relations, communications, public administration, history, museum studies or related field.
• This position requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration, communication and creativity are critical to the success of this role, both with members of the museum team and with external customers
• Highly developed and demonstrated organizational and communication skills, specifically public speaking, are essential

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Part-time, seasonal position scheduled to work as needed to facilitate programming.
• Routine periods of sitting, standing, and walking are required.
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 40 pounds, go up and down stairs, and sit or stand for extended periods.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person