Associate, Education Programs

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Free admission for family

Free admission to other museums

Free parking

And more

Job summary

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is seeking an Associate, Education Programs to deliver engaging STEAM programming for youth and families, both on-site and with community partners. This part-time, union-represented role (AFSCME Council 31) requires afternoon weekday availability and Saturday shifts.

You will support all Education departments, help develop revenue-positive programs, train across departments, track attendance data, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of experience facilitating education programs.
• Strong interest in STEAM concepts and engaging youth and families.
• Ability to learn new programming and facilitation methodologies.
• Comfort speaking in front of groups and engaging diverse audiences.
• Must have or be able to obtain a driver's license; travel may be required.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging STEAM programming for youth and families, and educators participating in a variety of Education department programs.
• Focus on revenue-positive programs off-site and within the Museum.
• Cross train in a diverse range of activities and respond to requests from outside partners or clients.
• Assist with the daily operation of major Education programs and initiatives
• Support Museum initiatives for events such as Special Events, Exhibits, etc.
• Track and record activity or program attendance; ensure safety of equipment and materials.

Skills

Education programs

Public speaking

STEAM concepts

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows

Google Docs

2D design

3D design

Technical illustration

Job description

About Us

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission - to inspire the inventive genius in everyone - is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. Griffin MSI provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as:

• benefits starting day one of your employment
• free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends
• free admission to other museums
• free parking in Griffin MSI's garage
• and more!

If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job

The Associate, Education Programs is responsible for delivering engaging programming for educational and community partners, focusing on revenue-positive engagements both off-site and within the Museum. This position would support all Education departments with a focus on delivering programming to youth and families.

This is a part-time position working onsite at the Museum and is a union-represented position (AFSCME Council 31). Please note the role requires afternoon availability during the week and Saturday availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic STEAM programming for youth and families, and educators participating in a variety of Education department programs.
• Focus will be on revenue-positive programs that are both off-site and within the Museum.
• Cross trained in a diverse range of activities, both current and future developed, and to be deployed as requests are received from outside partners or clients.
• Assist with the daily operation of major Education programs and initiatives
• Support Museum initiatives on a limited basis for unique events initiated by departments such as Special Events, Exhibits, etc.
• Track and record activity or program attendance (collecting quantitative data).
• Safely operating all equipment and materials associated with programming
• Organize materials and space(s) before, during and after programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of experience facilitating education programs
• Strong interest in the exploration and delivery of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and design, and Mathematics) concepts, content, and experiences.
• Ability to apply and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, especially when in outside locations.
• Capacity to quickly learn new programming and facilitation methodologies, and may include design software applications and machinery, and STEAM related content that is responsive to client expectations or needs.
• Proficient working with Windows, Google Docs, and basic file maintenance
• Experience with open source software and operating systems, 2D design, 3D design, or technical illustration a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Established ability to speak in front of an audience with comfort and confidence along with the ability to engage diverse audiences in a variety of environments and locations.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language is a plus
• Driver's license or ability to obtain a driver's license is required.
• Some Travel maybe required

Language

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.

Mathematical

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such asaddition, subtraction,percentages,etc.

Reasoning

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or schedule form.

Physical

• Ability to perform various functions such as standing, sitting, walking/moving across uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, carrying, seeing in varying light conditions, fine finger dexterity, and participating in some physical activities.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00.

Benefit details can be viewed here: Part-time Benefits

Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.