Museum Educator

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Employment Type:
Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
This application will remain open until the positions are filled.

Rate of Pay: $42,000.00 – $49,682.00 annually, commensurate with experience. The wage band is set and not subject to negotiation.

With direction from the Director of Education and in collaboration with educators from the Science and Hawaiian Cultural Education groups, the Museum Educator will be responsible for developing and implementing a variety of culture-based educational programming, creating educational resource materials related to the museum’s content and collections and serve as an educational resource. The Museum educator also supports the work of the Education department by working with school and community group visits, daily visitor tours, and other public programming.

On occasion, the Museum Educator may be assigned to deliver outreach programs off-site.

Develop, refine, implement and assess Hawaiian cultural content and multidisciplinary (Hawaiian Hall tours, Science Adventure Center activities, and Planetarium) programming, grounded in Bishop Museum’s Knowledge Core. Programming shall include a variety of delivery methods for appropriate audiences and may include dramatic storytelling, interpretation of the artifacts and replicas of artifacts from the Museum’s collection. Audiences include school groups, community groups and Museum visitors of all ages.

Assist with the development and launch of innovative free and fee-based visitor experiences that serve visitor interests.

Advise the Director of Education on budget needs and distribution of propose activities.

Assist with the development and implementation of programming to support and enhance new exhibits and special events.

Support staffing needs for special extended-hour events and facility rentals, as needed.

Communicate and collaborate with museum staff to ensure high quality visitor experiences.

Maintain an accurate inventory of program materials and request replacements, when needed.

Properly care for program materials – artifacts and replicas of artifacts

Work in a safe manner as not to endanger fellow staff members, volunteers and visitors. Comply with safety rules and regulations and establish safe work practices. Read all safety materials received. Report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts directly to supervisor. Promptly report accidents to immediate supervisor. Maintain assigned works area and equipment free of accident-producing conditions.

When using the Museum’s vehicle – staff shall maintain a current Hawaii Driver’s License and shall comply with all highway regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian Studies, Pacific Island Studies, Science, Education or closely related field.

1-2 years of demonstrated experience and success in the development and implementation of formal -(classroom) and informal (museum programming) educational programs.

1-2 years of experience performing similar job functions.

Knowledge and application of instructional methods that are grounded in Hawaiian cultural perspectives/worldview.

Working knowledge of Hawaiian Language.

Excellent presentation skills.

Must be able to work collaboratively with others to develop and deliver program content.

Must have strong written and verbal skills – in order to communicate with a variety of audiences.

Ability to use a computer and appropriate software necessary to accomplish tasks (MS Office).

Ability to engage with a wide range of audiences and communities.

Residence on the island of O’ahu required.

Must have evening (on occasion) and weekend availability.

Valid Hawaii Driver’s License with proof of insurance.

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Evening and weekend work are required. Working outdoors in the elements and at times in a bright/dark environment is frequent. Employees will be working in busy, sometimes noisy spaces and on their feet for long periods of time. Ability to stand or move around for long periods, especially in…