Museum Education Associate

The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking someone who brings enthusiasm for working with learners of all ages, especially children, and who can create engaging, memorable educational experiences as an education associate . Come be a part of the preservation and interpretation of our Great Lakes maritime heritage. Responsibilities Learning to conduct and lead diverse programs and tours, including field trips, day camps, school outreach lessons, public programming, and serving as a docent. Helping visitors make personal connections with history by interpreting historic events for a wide range of ages and audiences. Creating original educational programming (e.g., weekend activities, camp activities, lessons). Assisting in revising and adapting educational lessons for different school grades and learning levels. Learning the basics of visitor service, including greeting and interacting with museum guests in a friendly and professional manner.

Qualifications Education:

A degree in education, history, or a related field is helpful, but not required. Relevant experience and skills are equally valued. An interest in, or familiarity with, Great Lakes maritime history and/or ecology is strongly preferred.

Desired Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong collaborative abilities for working with staff and the public. Experience working with children and young people. Ability to manage people and projects in a creative and fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and positive energy. Please submit a resume, cover letter (optional), and the names and contact information for three professional references via email to: Violet Rollins, Head of Education education@mimaritime.org

Pay:

$15.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person Museum Education Associate 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090 $15

• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time $15
• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking someone who brings enthusiasm for working with learners of all ages, especially children, and who can create engaging, memorable educational experiences as an education associate .

Come be a part of the preservation and interpretation of our Great Lakes maritime heritage. Responsibilities Learning to conduct and lead diverse programs and tours, including field trips, day camps, school outreach lessons, public programming, and serving as a docent. Helping visitors make personal connections with history by interpreting historic events for a wide range of ages and audiences. Creating original educational programming (e.g., weekend activities, camp activities, lessons). Assisting in revising and adapting educational lessons for different school grades and learning levels. Learning the basics of visitor service, including greeting and interacting with museum guests in a friendly and professional manner.

Qualifications Education:

A degree in education, history, or a related field is helpful, but not required. Relevant experience and skills are equally valued. An interest in, or familiarity with, Great Lakes maritime history and/or ecology is strongly preferred.

Desired Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong collaborative abilities for working with staff and the public. Experience working with children and young people. Ability to manage people and projects in a creative and fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and positive energy. Please submit a resume, cover letter (optional), and the names and contact information for three professional references via email to: Violet Rollins, Head of Education education@mimaritime.org

Pay:

$15.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person