OPS Museum Educator (20 hoursweek)

OPS Temporary

Associates degree in an appropriate area of education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Join Our Team
Join the Florida Museum of Natural History and gain hands-on experience in museum education by help inspire curiosity discovery and lifelong learning through engaging educational experiences. Museum Educators play a vital role in connecting visitors with the Museums world-class exhibits collections and research through hands-on learning guided tours outreach activities public programs and community engagement initiatives. This position offers valuable experience science communication visitor engagement and informal learning while contributing directly to the Museums mission of understanding preserving and interpreting Floridas natural history.

Essential duties include:

• Deliver school programs guided tours educational demonstrations outreach programs and hands-on learning experiences for students families and community audiences.
• Facilitate educational activities throughout the Museum and community settings using inquiry-based learning strategies.
• Staff discovery carts and engage visitors through natural history interpretation and interactive learning experiences.
• Assist with the preparation setup operation and breakdown of educational programs special events camps workshops and Museum-wide programming.
• Provide exceptional customer service while serving as a welcoming and knowledgeable ambassador for the Florida Museum.
• Prepare and maintain educational materials supplies learning spaces specimens models and equipment used in programming.
• Assist with program administration including attendance tracking documentation participant feedback and evaluation and collaborate with Education Visitor Services volunteer research and exhibit staff.
• Participate in staff training meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Education Programs Visitor Engagement and the Museums mission.

POSITION DETAILS:

• This is a part-time (20 hours/week) OPS position. Six part-time positions are available.
• Work schedules generally fall within Museum operating hours of9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Schedules vary based on program needs and Museum operations.
• Availability to work weekdays weekends holidays and occasional evenings is required.
• Flexibility is necessary to support educational programming outreach activities camps special events and community engagement initiatives.
• Successful candidates must complete the required level II background check training and certifications before independently facilitating programs.
• Training is anticipated to begin in late October 2026.

$17.50 per hour

• Associates degree in an appropriate area of education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with children families schools or public audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff volunteers and the public.
• Ability to regularly stand walk and move throughout Museum facilities and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete a Level 2 background check fingerprinting and all required University youth protection training.

• Bachelors degree in Education Science Museum Studies Environmental Education or a related discipline.
• Two years of experience delivering educational programs in formal or informal learning environments.
• Demonstrated interest in natural history science communication museum education environmental education or public engagement.
• Experience facilitating inquiry-based hands-on learning experiences.
• Experience developing and implementing museum education programs.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience working effectively with large public audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and visitor engagement.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Ability to drive state vehicles.

To be considered applicants must complete the online application and upload:

• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter describing interest in museum education visitor engagement and science communication.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Training is anticipated to begin in late October 2026.
Walk-ins and phone calls regarding applications will not be accommodated.