Facilitator, Gallery

JOB SUMMARY:

Interact with the public within the Children’s Garden’s outdoor galleries to ensure a successful public experience and effective gallery interpretation/engagement. Contribute to team effort.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Proactively engage members and the public in the specific outdoor gallery spaces with STEM and/or Earth and Life Science content.
• Present educational programming in an inviting and engaging manner, including gallery-specific content: Botany, Geometry, Mathematics, Art, Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, Paleontology, Entomology, Ornithology, Conservation, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Assure that gallery exhibit is ready for public interaction and report any issues/broken exhibits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Respond to any public incident according to the relevant guidelines to ensure safety and a successful visitor experience.
• Monitor and encourage appropriate public behavior to promote a positive educational experience while preserving the garden exhibits.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching certificate and/or teaching experience in early childhood or elementary science/STEM is required.
• Background in science field or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for teaching experience.
• Previous experience in customer service or public engagement is strongly desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work flexible hours, including nights. Weekends and Holidays are necessary.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Manage assigned tasks competently.
• Engaging with strong public interaction skills.
• Frequently and repeatedly, walk/stand in the garden for long periods to engage and monitor public to facilitate a successful experience.