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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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A7