Museum Educator Position Available In New York, New York

Museum Educator 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 W 52nd St FL 6, New York, NY 10019 About The Paley Center for Media The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and to explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture. The Paley Center for Media owns the iconic, New York Paley Museum where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together, and during the year, produces unmatched programs for the public and industry. On the public side, programs celebrate the very best of television, digital content, and interactive entertainment. On the industry side, the Paley Center convenes the most influential business leaders to explore and debate the most critical issues and opportunities within the industry while also fostering a sense of community amongst peers. Through its respected Paley Impact series, programs educate and explore how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse on important societal issues. At the heart of The Paley Center sits the Paley Archive, which represents the largest public collection of its kind and is often cited as a national treasure, with over 160,000 programs spanning more than 100 years. This collection also serves as an incredible resource for K-12 educators and students nationwide that are served through its respected education classes. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visitpaleycenter.org. Scope Paley Center seeks a full time Museum Educator to research, develop, schedule, and facilitate Re-creating Radio Workshops, in addition to multi-session Podcast Production Workshops for teens and tweens, and additionally to design and run arts and crafts projects for families on selected Saturdays throughout the year. This is a non-exempt, hourly position and standard work week is Wednesday to Sunday.

Pay range:

$30 – $35 per hour Responsibilities Schedule and lead re-creating radio workshops for weekday school groups and on weekends for families Research, develop, schedule, and facilitate multi-session weekend and school break Podcast Production Workshops for tweens and teens Coordinate, design and lead family programming classes as well as activities and arts and crafts in conjunction with exhibits and special events Build a professional and qualified staff of part-time family programming educators Schedule, assign, coordinate, and oversee part-time educators to ensure the Paley Center’s family programming activities and workshops are of the highest quality Edit audio recordings and manage technical equipment Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned Core Competencies Our successful employees meet the following criteria: Highly organized with proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets Strong team player who collaborates well with others Strong work ethic with preference for in-person collaboration in a high-energy office environment Ability to take ownership of all tasks and manage simultaneously Strong verbal communication and good business writing skills Positive and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving and research skills Requirements 2+ years working with elementary and secondary students, either in a classroom setting or as a teaching artist/museum educator Experience working with family audiences Familiarity with object-based teaching, visual thinking strategies, and media literacy Experience designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula Experience supervising and managing others in all phases of employment from hiring to evaluations Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, anticipate and articulate program needs Ability to problem-solve, be flexible, and imaginative Ability to work independently and as part of a team Comfort with technology and technical equipment Familiarity with radio history and podcasting A. in English, History, Communications, Media Studies, Education, or related field. Master’s Degree a plus Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Paley Center for Media maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and termination.