Description:
The main duty of these positions is to deliver presentations and programs to a variety of audiences in several types of settings (e.g., on the road, come-and-go demonstrations, and pop-up floor activities). Reporting directly to the Education Director, the STEM Education Facilitators are responsible for implementing a full range of interpretive educational programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivers education-based programs and presentations that may include the demonstration of historical equipment and processes involving the operation of machinery; hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) interactives and demonstrations; use of historical exhibit components; use of electronic devices such as tablets; group and tour facilitation; and other activities as needed.
- Assists in Research and Development of new educational programming for children in grades K-8.
- Maintains appropriate appearance and operation of the daily work site and performs simple maintenance tasks, preparation of the space, clean-up, and other duties as needed.
- Ensures the safety of guests and staff.
- Helps protect Museum artifacts, structures, and landscapes from damage.
- Regularly communicates operational problems and issues with other department members and contributes to the review and evaluation of departmental programming.
- Continues to learn, synthesize, and deliver new content through self-preparation and memorization.
- Takes and follows instructions and adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the OHTM Employee Handbook.
- Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unexpected staff changes in assignments or filling in for a coworker.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a sometimes unstructured work environment.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Position Requirements:
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Experienced in working with the public.
- Punctual and can be depended upon to meet the agreed-upon schedule.
- Weekdays, weekend, evening, and holiday availability required. Must be available for special OHTM Event dates as posted in advance.
- Compliant with uniform and clothing guidelines.
- Must have a valid driver's license.