Membership Associate - Museum jobs in Lincoln, NE

Wage: $14.32 - $19.88 per hour

Benefits Offered

No Testing Required

Available Until: 5:00 pm CST, April 29, 2024

DEPARTMENT

Museum

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Work as part of a team to develop and present dynamic, high quality, and engaging programs for audiences of all ages related to natural and cultural history in a wide variety of settings. Programing includes, but is not limited to, school programs, virtual field trips, summer camps, scout activities, tours, and overnight events. Responsible for developing and coordinating special programs related to events, exhibits, and films.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in education-related field preferred with a background in science, history, anthropology, environmental education, or astronomy with previous formal or informal teaching experience preferred. Knowledge of classroom management and engagement methods preferred as well as environmental education preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• As part of a team: develop, coordinate, and implement Summer Fun classes, scout programs, adult programs, family programs, school programs, the backpack program, museum searches, guided tours, and other education activities and materials for all ages.
• Manage one or more specific aspects of the department such as the volunteer program; special programs related to events, exhibits, and films; or oversight over the planetarium projection system and related work to ensure quality and accessible shows for everyone.
• Develop and/or assist with curriculum development and education program planning
• Provide input on the strategic plan for the Museum.
• Present live and full dome planetarium shows using the digital planetarium equipment.
• Coordinate and/or assist with the outdoor classroom, including maintenance, program development, staff and volunteer training, and classroom materials development.
• Develop and/or assist with record keeping including attendance numbers, statistics, surveys, and evaluations.
• Develop and/or assist with event planning, coordination, and implementation, particularly the education activities.

See job description for more details.

HOURS

Full-time, 40 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals may apply online (link available at top of this page)

Human Resources
1228 N Denver Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-462-3535

Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m. CST, April 29, 2024

EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant
This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.