Teen Programs Specialist

Teen Programs Specialist

Job Summary

The Teen Programs Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of activities, meetings, training sessions, field trips, outreach teaching, and public engagement with diverse middle and high school participants in the Museum's Youth Teaching Youth and Teen Explainers Programs. The Specialist is part of the Museum's Education and Community Engagement team, helping to deliver education programs that make science accessible and exciting, while providing opportunities to engage in authentic science and critical thinking. At our core, we value inquiry, collaboration, and continual improvement.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with program coordinators and program manager in planning and implementing meetings, educational field trips, training sessions, teaching schedules, museum events, and other activities
• Support and facilitate training sessions for high school and middle school program participants focusing on various scientific subjects and teaching methods
• Ensure quality and consistency of communication with program participants, parents, teachers, and partners
• Supervise, support and evaluate students as they teach and participate in program activities to ensure program goals and expectations are met
• Be respectful and promote departmental efforts toward broader participation in STEM
• Transport students to and from teaching assignments and educational activities
• Track relevant program data in alignment with program and reporting needs as determined by program coordinator
• Support and participate in periodic overnight field trips for program participants
• Maintain efficient systems for stocking and maintaining program equipment and materials
• Develop and maintain professional peer contacts with partner organizations and internal staff in order to stay current on educational and scientific information and to pursue collaborative opportunities
• Deliver extraordinary customer service to all Museum audiences and internal staff.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; ability to travel and occasionally remain overnight
• Must be able to manage/lift teaching kits weighing up to 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and two years related experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, or related discipline
• Experience in developing and teaching formal and/or informal educational programs
• Broad knowledge of natural history topics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to hike with participants on field trips, with accommodations

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN15446N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Variable, includes some weekday after school hours, some weekday school hours, and occasional Saturday and Sunday hours.
Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $15.19 - $19.87
Close Date: 2/28/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174753


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