Public Programs Facilitator
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Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Public Programs Facilitators lead inperson educational programming and operations within the Field Museums Sue Ling Gin Center for Education and Public Programs. The primary responsibility of these parttime term positions is to independently host formal public engagement opportunities inside of the Field Museum temporary exhibit Reptiles Alive! This position is defined as term and will be active from approximately June 2 2025 April 13 2026.
There are up to 4 parttime term positions available each averaging 1019 hours per week. Shifts are available daily from 10am 4pm. Multiple weekly schedules will be available. Select candidates will be invited to participate in Group Interviews held in early May 2025 at the Field Museum. All candidates must be available for a general training schedule during the weeks of June 9 and 16. Accommodations may be available. The exhibition opens to the public on June 20 2025.
This position will independently lead a variety of educational programs designed for the
temporary exhibition Reptiles Alive! These programs explore:
- Real preserved animal specimens and how these specimens can help scientists learn more about reptile adaptations behavior and genetics.
- Methods scientists use to study animals in the wild.
- How animal care specialists ensure live animals receive proper diet habitat and behavioral enrichment needs.
Public Programs Facilitators will also learn and accurately describe the exhibition sections and themes to museum guests and help direct guests to specific exhibition areas that may help them explore their own questions further. Listening and responding to difficult or challenging questions and statements with sensitivity respect and care is required for this position.
Program Goals:
- Welcome and interact with museum guests in an approachable upbeat and professional manner.
- Guide museum guests through conversations related to animal evolution and adaptation.
- Encourage critical thinking surrounding different survival strategies employed by various reptiles ranging from snakes crocodilians turtles and lizards.
- Inspire curiosity about the natural world through interactive discussions.
This position requires active attention and consistent verbal communication in a fastpaced environment. Moderate lifting of items up to 15 pounds will be commonplace. Accommodations may be available. Staff will utilize tablet computers to access and display media. Staff will regularly push rolling carts handle delicate objects and handle preserved animal specimens of various types. Training will be provided. While the exhibition hosts live reptiles this position does not include any physical contact with or care of live animals.
This position requires shifts during the 10am 4pm timeframe. All full day shifts include a 30minute unpaid break. Schedules may include regular weekend and holiday scheduling. Individual customized schedules may be available. Shifts are fully onsite at the Field Museum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently lead and facilitate handson programming inside of the temporary exhibition Reptiles Alive! Actively communicate with museum guests appropriately and professionally. Monitor care for and store items specimens and materials related to the exhibition and active programming. 80
- Ongoing reading research and program development as assigned. 10
- Potential opportunities to support other Education and Public Programs including but not limited to: The Grainger Science Hub the Crown Family PlayLab Field Trips Special Events or other programming as assigned. All training will be provided. 10
Qualifications:
- This position works directly with the general public K12 students and Field Museum members partners and supporters. Candidates must enjoy welcoming engaging and interacting with individuals and groups of all ages in a fastpaced environment. Candidates must possess the ability to read an audience through formal teaching stage performance or equivalent experience. Candidates must enjoy independently hosting and proactively engaging with museum guests of all ages in a friendly and professional manner.
- Candidates must be comfortable adaptable and professional in learning about and discussing the topic of zoology (and specifically reptiles) their diversity natural history and the Field Museums collections.
- A degree in or coursework towards or a background in biology ecology environmental science communication education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Public Programs Facilitators will be assigned a consistent schedule but staff schedules may change with advanced notice. Staff will occasionally be assigned to cover select holidays or planned offdays for other Facilitators.
Pay: $19.03/Hourly
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The Field Museum is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination embracing diversity and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.
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Employment Type
Full Time
