Gallery Facilitator (Education)

Dallas Arboretum; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Arboretum invites a Gallery Facilitator to engage visitors in the Children’s Garden, delivering engaging STEM and Earth science content in outdoor gallery spaces.

You will present educational programs, ensure exhibits are ready for public interaction, and report issues promptly to keep safety and learning experiences high quality.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate or science/STEM teaching experience required.
• Science background may substitute for teaching experience.
• Experience in customer service or public engagement desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Engage outdoor gallery visitors with STEM and Earth science content.
• Present educational programs with gallery-specific content.
• Ensure exhibits are ready and report issues promptly.
• Respond to incidents to maintain safety and visitor experience.
• Monitor behavior to foster a positive educational environment.

Skills

Public engagement

STEM education

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft 365

Education

Teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

Within the Education Department (Family Programs Team), the Gallery Facilitator will interact with the public within the outdoor galleries of the Dallas Arboretum's Children's Garden to ensure that a successful public experience and effective gallery interpretation/engagement occurs. Contribute to team effort.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Proactively engage members and the public in the specific outdoor gallery spaces with STEM and/or Earth and Life Science content.
• Present educational programming in an inviting and engaging manner, including gallery-specific content: Botany, Geometry, Mathematics, Art, Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, Paleontology, Entomology, Ornithology, Conservation, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Assure that gallery exhibit is ready for public interaction and report any issues/broken exhibits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Respond to any public incident according to the relevant guidelines to ensure safety and a successful visitor experience.
• Monitor and encourage appropriate public behavior to promote a positive educational experience while preserving the garden exhibits

Requirements

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching certificate and/or teaching experience in early childhood or elementary science/STEM is required.
• Background in science field or bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for teaching experience.
• Previous experience in customer service or public engagement is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications, are highly desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work flexible hours, including nights. Weekends and Holidays necessary
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including background screening and drug test

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Comfortable working in outdoor environments year-round, demonstrating adaptability to varying weather conditions.
• Manage assigned tasks independently and competently.
• Engaging with strong public interaction skills.
• Frequently and repeatedly, walk/stand in the garden for extended periods to engage and monitor the public to facilitate a successful experience.

The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to be a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. We are a world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.

The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.