Mobile Museum Educator

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects—used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM’s opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement.

NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles.

The NHMLAC is seeking a Museum Educator 1 for our Education & Programs department.  The Museum Educator 1 is responsible for the facilitation and implementation of the Mobile Museums Program which includes the Archaeology Experience and Ocean Experience offsite, related on-site school visit programs, and community events throughout Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Outreach Instruction and Coordination: Facilitates outreach programs through the Mobile Museum Program which includes operation of the Archaeology Experience, Ocean Experience, Mobile Museum Tar Pits, and related on-site school visit programs at NHM. Manages off-site operations for the program including setting up and striking down processes on the Mobiles each day. Reports maintenance issues to appropriate staff. 
• Mobile Museum Program School Relations: Serves as liaison to school administrators, teachers, and students when offsite as a representative of the museum. 
• Additional instruction: Facilitates different off-site programs as needed while at schools such as Open houses, walkthroughs, and after school programming. 
• Program Evaluation: Assists with the evaluation of the Mobile Museum Program and other outreach endeavors. Maintains program statistics and helps the manager to prepare evaluation reports. 
• Mobile Museum Program Records: Helps to maintain a daily log of mobile and education operations to assist in program maintenance. 
• Mobile Museum Curriculum: Assists in the development and updating of program curriculum for all outreach instruction as requested. 

This position has the following requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, science, anthropology or related field preferred.
• Position requires two years of informal teacher experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication with both children and adults from a diverse set of backgrounds.
• Excellent listening and observation skills.
• Ability to work offsite, independently as well as collaboratively with a team and be expected to manage time efficiently.
• A valid California Driver License or the ability to utilize a reliable, alternative method of transportation needed to carry out job related essential functions. 

NHMLAC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. These values extend not only to our employees, but to our guests, local community, and organizational partners. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply!

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.60 hourly and includes excellent benefits. This is a Full-Time Regular, non-exempt position. 

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates, please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position you are interested in or go directly to the online application.