Community Engagement Educator
hace 2 días
Pittsburgh
Job Description Job Title: Community Engagement Educator Reports to: Manager of Accessibility and Community Engagement FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Classification: Casual Part Time Compensation: $16.25 per hour About the Museum The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences. Position Summary: The Community Engagement Educator facilitates inclusive and accessible off-campus programs for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab, extending the Museum's reach and meeting learners where they are. This role is responsible for creating and delivering innovative and inclusive Museum programs that foster joy, curiosity, creativity, and kindness in the community, in settings such as schools, libraries and community centers. Essential Job Functions: • Create, lead, and participate in evaluation of off-site programs that support the Museum's mission and learning practices in both formal and informal education settings, including schools, libraries, and community centers., • Assist with materials preparation and planning for off-site activities., • Maintain administrative records including attendance and mileage tracking for offsite events., • Ensure that off-site programming is fun, educational, relevant, and inclusive for learners of diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities., • Support accessible programs and partnerships that serve children, youth, and families with disabilities, including regular sensory friendly events, using a universal design for learning approach., • Facilitate experiences for the Museum's participation in off-site festivals and events., • Maintain positive relationships with schools, educators, community members and other stakeholders while delivering high quality off-site programming., • Work collaboratively with other members of the Education, Professional Development, and Community Engagement teams to plan, schedule, and execute off-site programs in a variety of settings., • Work with other members of the education team to maintain supply ordering and management, arrange transportation, scheduling, and invoicing., • Collaborate with Museum Educators to ensure consistent educational program quality cross-campus and off-campus., • Work collaboratively to grow relationships with schools and educators. Job Qualifications: Education: • Prior experience working in formal or informal learning is required., • Demonstrated ability to plan and execute youth-oriented programs that promote kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity., • Experience in accessibility and inclusion, preferably in a museum or similar setting., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Excellent organizational skills., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Ability to effectively convey information to both children and adults., • Effectively create school-based offerings., • The Community Engagement Educator may operate the Museum's outreach van to transport materials and staff to off-site program locations. Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements: • Travel: This role requires frequent work in the community, including travel to and from schools, libraries and community sites., • This is a flexible, occasional part-time position that includes some evening and weekend hours. Schedule will vary week to week based on programming needs. at: Thank you for your interest. The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.