Museum Educator 2
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The Museum Educator 2 works closely with all departments in leading and shaping educational programs to be relevant, responsive, and audience focused. The Museum Educator 2 creates innovative programming, forges partnerships with University of Miami faculty, students, and community groups to grow programs for evolving audiences ranging from young professionals to multi-generational families. The incumbent cultivates an engaged corps of volunteers who contribute to the success of Museum programs and initiatives.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Lead staff member for the development of K-12 programming and Volunteer Management.

• Conducts K-12 tours.

• Designs and conducts K-12 teacher professional development workshops.

• Provides training for school tour museum volunteers on appropriate school tour content, equitable teaching approaches, group management techniques, engagement skills and other proficiencies required to lead school tours.

• In collaboration with the education department staff conducts regular assessments of school tour volunteers.

• Develops family-friendly interpretive materials and interactive gallery activities and maintains art supplies for activities.

• Recruit and interview new volunteers; process institutional paperwork.

• Maintains accurate volunteer database; this includes addition of new volunteers, updating and deleting of existing records, and tracking of volunteer hours.

• Schedules volunteers for Museum events, classes, and camps.

• Provides volunteer orientation and oversight at select public programs, events, and camps.

• Prepares volunteer evaluations and reports as needed.

• Serves as back-up for the other Museum Educator 2.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University's core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in computer software and cloud-based systems (i.e. Microsoft 365 Office).

• Proven experience developing interpretive tours for a variety of audiences, including visitor-centered, participatory gallery interpretation materials.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well at all levels of the organization, including executive staff, peers, and volunteers. Previous experience working with volunteers is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; public speaking skills required. Proofreading skills necessary.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills and a positive attitude.

• Creative thinker and problem-solver. Consensus builder.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A7