Museum Research Worker jobs in West Chester, PA

Reports to: Public Engagement Managers

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Type: Part-time

Hourly Wage: $15.00

The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science completed an exciting metamorphosis in 2022, with a new name, transformed exhibits, and a service-centric culture towards our guests and team members. Bring your brain and creativity to join our team and help ignite a life-long passion for exploring, discovering, and valuing nature and science within our community and beyond.

Summary: The Museum Educator assists with presenting science-based educational programs and aids with gallery interpretation, tours, outreaches, virtual programs, scout programs, camps, special events, interactive labs, scout & community overnights, and more.

Essential Functions:

• Uphold the highest quality of guest experience through equitable, respectful interactions that meet the unique needs of each guest and team member.
• Be conversant in the museum’s mission, exhibits, collections, programs, and the guest experience service philosophy and practices to enhance the guest experience.
• Implement and present educational programs, demonstrations, and workshops that align with the museum’s mission and target audience.
• Interact with museum guests, answer questions, and provide information about exhibits and scientific concepts.
• Create interactive and hands-on activities to make scientific concepts accessible and engaging to diverse audiences.
• Assist with program and event assessment and evaluation to improve and enhance content.
• Lead guided tours of museum exhibits and galleries, providing in-depth explanations and answering questions to enhance guest understanding.
• Assist with customizing tours for different age groups and educational levels.
• Create and maintain a positive, creative, inclusive, and curious educational group culture among guests, including seniors and those with special needs.
• Ensure program group participants and guests comply with museum contracts and safety practices.
• Assist with the care of the museum’s live ambassador animals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; BA/BS in an education or science-related field strongly preferred.
• Experience working as an educator in a formal or informal setting.
• Ability to work comfortably within various settings including indoors, outdoors, and virtually.
• Ability to take science concepts and present them at an age-appropriate level.
• Knowledge of natural history or interest and willingness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to diverse age groups and educational levels in a positive and professional manner.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle for outreach programs and events.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified, or willingness to become certified.

Schedule: This position is a part-time position of no more than 20 hours per week. The schedule will vary to accommodate departmental staffing needs and will be determined in collaboration with the Director of Public Engagement. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Other Functions: This job description is not designed to contain all functions, duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Functions, duties, activities and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualified applicants are invited to email a cover letter and their resume to Erika Barber, Human Resources Manager, at ebarber@delmns.org.

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources department.