FNC- Naturalist Educator-Museum of Science and History

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Financial: o Provide input to FNC Manager to develop the FNC’s annual operating budget o Assist with group sales reservations as well as ticket sales reservations o Generate new programming to maximize revenue opportunities • Supervisory: o Implement goals and objectives within the Museum’s Strategic Plan in accordance with guidance provided by Vice President of Education and Exhibits o Care for and organize teaching tools related to FNC programs and outreaches • Programming: o Implement innovative, creative, and progressive curriculum for a variety of learners – adult community education, K-12 school supplemental teaching, Early Learning programs, and family programs o Present programs in a multimodal, interactive, fun, and educational manner o Deliver evaluation instruments to program participants o Perform animal and plant care daily tasks in FNC and Hixon Courtyard o Facilitate daytime programming as needed in support of FNC personnel (e.g., K12 field trips, VPK field trips, day camps, etc.) o Facilitate after-hours programming as needed in support of FNC personnel (e.g., Animal Art events, etc.) when assigned • Organizational Support: o Provide input to Marketing & Communications Department for generating marketing information for Naturalist programs o Perform other related duties and interdepartmental functions as required by FNC Supervisor and/or Vice President of Education and Exhibits:  Visitor Touchpoints Committee  Safety Committee  Exhibits & Programming Committee  Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA) Focus/Working Groups  Other duties as required • Professional Development: o Seek out and attend professional development workshops and seminars o Stay current with educational topics, trends, research, and current events o Establish and maintain working relationships with other educational and cultural agencies

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Must be able to multi-task and work with little supervision  Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications, internet, and email  Must have strong public speaking skills  Exceptional classroom management skills; maintain order while supporting unconditional positive regard for students/teachers/parents/caregivers QUALIFICATIONS: • To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. • All employees must maintain current Occupational Health and Safety training as required and provided by MOSH. • First Aid/CPR certification preferred

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Other Science(s), Museum Studies, or similar related field preferred but not required  Previous experience teaching in formal or informal educational institutions preferred  Florida Master Naturalist Certification preferred  Successful performance in this role may qualify employee for consideration for positions of greater responsibility (i.e., Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager progressive positions within the FNC).

Salary/Salary Range

$15/hr

How to Apply

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