Museum Educator & Public Engagement Guide

Agua Caliente Casinos; Agua Caliente (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum seeks a Museum Educator to deliver educational tours, workshops, and lessons for diverse learners. You will help plan and execute school and public programs, engaging visitors with Agua Caliente history and culture through gallery carts and interactive experiences.

Under the Education and Public Engagement team, you’ll assist with weekend and evening programs, outreach, and related activities, ensuring a memorable museum experience for all ages and groups.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a formal or informal educational setting (volunteer experience included).
• Interest in teaching children and families to create a positive museum experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides a friendly and welcoming presence for all guests throughout the Museum by guiding their learning in conversations about Agua Caliente history and culture.
• Assists with development and implementation of K-12 object-based educational programs for school field trips.
• Facilitates school programs in and out of the Museum.
• Gives input for development of school programs, gallery guides, and other educational content.
• Assists with Museum programs as needed.
• Facilitates summer camp groups and assists in creating summer camp workshops.
• Supports Education and Public Engagement staff and other departments to support the Museum mission.
• Works with Visitor Services to ensure a positive visitor experience.
• Interacts with visitors using objects and gallery carts on Oasis Trail.
• Provides group tours to youth and adult audiences in the museum and on the Oasis Trail.

Skills

Classroom management

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Public engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum seeks a Museum Educator to deliver educational tours, workshops, and lessons for diverse learners. You will help plan and execute school and public programs, engaging visitors with Agua Caliente history and culture through gallery carts and interactive experiences.

Under the Education and Public Engagement team, you’ll assist with weekend and evening programs, outreach, and related activities, ensuring a memorable museum experience for all ages and groups.