Description
Museum Educator - PART-TIME NON-PERMANENT
(Tour and Informational Services Coordinator 1)
Friday - Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM ON-SITE
Who We Are:
The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) seeks to engage our audiences in the appreciation of art history and culture of the Inland Northwest and beyond through collection stewardship exhibitions and programs that enrich and inspire. Established in 1916 the MAC is the oldest cultural organization in Spokane Washington and serves over 100000 visitors each year from around the region. The museum collections contain over 63000 objects including the largest known collection of Plateau tribes art and artifacts.
About the Opportunity:
As a Museum Educator you will create a fun welcoming and inclusive environment that inspires curiosity critical thinking and creativity for visitors of all ages. You will facilitate inquiry-based learning by encouraging exploration and experimentation through thoughtful questioning rather than providing answers while supporting hands-on engagement in the Brick By Brick: Building Our City exhibition. Working alongside lead educators you will learn and apply effective teaching strategies support visitors in the galleries deliver engaging interpretive tours and provide guidance and instruction as needed. You will also help ensure exhibit spaces and equipment are properly maintained contributing to a high-quality and accessible museum experience for all.Duties
Some of What Youll Enjoy Doing Includes:
- Deliver engaging interpretive tours to support a positive and meaningful visitor experience.
- Support visitors in galleries and the Create Space by providing guidance instruction and assistance as needed.
- Foster an engaging environment that encourages curiosity innovation and critical thinking.
- Communicate interpretive concepts clearly and concisely in age-appropriate ways that support family learning.
- Ensure exhibits and equipment are used safely and maintained properly.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to express interpretive concepts clearly and concisely.
- Ability to move or transfer up to thirty (30) pounds.
- Demonstrated success in creating exceptional visitor experiences.
- Passion for sharing the regions stories with audiences of all ages cultures and learning preferences through a variety of media (printed electronic visual etc.).
- Ability to take action to learn and grow including adapting to change identifying and implementing solutions navigating systems and tools practicing self-awareness and taking responsibility for personal development.
- Ability to take action to meet the needs of others including asking questions to understand needs collaborating to solve problems building partnerships advocating for inclusion and adapting communication to diverse individuals and communities.
Preferred Qualification:- Pursuing Degree in Game Design History Education Teaching History Art Theater or Museum Studies.
- Understanding of inter-generational & individual learning styles cultural dynamics and AAM best practices.
- Working knowledge of AAM standards of interpretation and Visual Thinking Strategies interpretive techniques.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:- Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
- Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
- Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group team organization or community.
- Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:Interested We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
- A current resume detailing experience and education
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Donotattach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the duties summary section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This is a part-time non-permanent role (approx. 15 hours per week) with the expected term of January 17 2025 to June 14 2026.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Required Experience:
IC
DescriptionMuseum Educator - PART-TIME NON-PERMANENT(Tour and Informational Services Coordinator 1)Friday - Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM ON-SITEWho We Are:The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) seeks to engage our audiences in the appreciation of art history and culture of the Inland Northwest an...
Description
Museum Educator - PART-TIME NON-PERMANENT
(Tour and Informational Services Coordinator 1)
Friday - Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM ON-SITE
Who We Are:
The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) seeks to engage our audiences in the appreciation of art history and culture of the Inland Northwest and beyond through collection stewardship exhibitions and programs that enrich and inspire. Established in 1916 the MAC is the oldest cultural organization in Spokane Washington and serves over 100000 visitors each year from around the region. The museum collections contain over 63000 objects including the largest known collection of Plateau tribes art and artifacts.
About the Opportunity:
As a Museum Educator you will create a fun welcoming and inclusive environment that inspires curiosity critical thinking and creativity for visitors of all ages. You will facilitate inquiry-based learning by encouraging exploration and experimentation through thoughtful questioning rather than providing answers while supporting hands-on engagement in the Brick By Brick: Building Our City exhibition. Working alongside lead educators you will learn and apply effective teaching strategies support visitors in the galleries deliver engaging interpretive tours and provide guidance and instruction as needed. You will also help ensure exhibit spaces and equipment are properly maintained contributing to a high-quality and accessible museum experience for all.Duties
Some of What Youll Enjoy Doing Includes:
- Deliver engaging interpretive tours to support a positive and meaningful visitor experience.
- Support visitors in galleries and the Create Space by providing guidance instruction and assistance as needed.
- Foster an engaging environment that encourages curiosity innovation and critical thinking.
- Communicate interpretive concepts clearly and concisely in age-appropriate ways that support family learning.
- Ensure exhibits and equipment are used safely and maintained properly.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to express interpretive concepts clearly and concisely.
- Ability to move or transfer up to thirty (30) pounds.
- Demonstrated success in creating exceptional visitor experiences.
- Passion for sharing the regions stories with audiences of all ages cultures and learning preferences through a variety of media (printed electronic visual etc.).
- Ability to take action to learn and grow including adapting to change identifying and implementing solutions navigating systems and tools practicing self-awareness and taking responsibility for personal development.
- Ability to take action to meet the needs of others including asking questions to understand needs collaborating to solve problems building partnerships advocating for inclusion and adapting communication to diverse individuals and communities.
Preferred Qualification:- Pursuing Degree in Game Design History Education Teaching History Art Theater or Museum Studies.
- Understanding of inter-generational & individual learning styles cultural dynamics and AAM best practices.
- Working knowledge of AAM standards of interpretation and Visual Thinking Strategies interpretive techniques.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:- Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
- Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
- Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group team organization or community.
- Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:Interested We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
- A current resume detailing experience and education
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Donotattach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the duties summary section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This is a part-time non-permanent role (approx. 15 hours per week) with the expected term of January 17 2025 to June 14 2026.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Required Experience:
IC
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