Community Outreach Liaison

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibits and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting on day one of employment, a progressive employee wellness program, hybrid work modality for eligible positions, free parking in Griffin MSI's garage, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, and more If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you

The Job: The Community Outreach Liaison will serve as a community liaison with a diverse range of community-based, career-aligned and culturally relevant programs and implement associated educational experiences which are held throughout the year including but not limited to Career Connections, Girls in STEM, Curiosity Stations, and programs associated with cultural recognition months and celebrations throughout the year.

Responsibilities
  • Manage communication with partner representatives and volunteers and all associated responsibilities related to programming and for any activities collaborating with internal teams and external contractors.
  • Encouraging student participation during events including facilitation of education content as needed.
  • Oversee facilitator team members including Education Associates and other temporary employee resources and coordinate with other managers and coordinators on daily tasks and outcomes.
  • Ensure there is cross-departmental integration and collaboration with all programming-focused teams.
  • Act as a point of contact and liaison to Chicago schools and community groups engaging in Education programming and ensure Education KPI's are being met.
  • Coordinate requests for assistance from internal partners which may include but not limited to providing information for marketing materials or the design and production of items and includes collaboration with a variety of internal partners.
  • Collaborate with other departments, internal Griffin MSI teams and external partners to coordinate onsite an off-site programming and provide communication support for external partners and clients.
  • Participate in the research of and support the development and prototyping of new Education programs in collaboration with department Managers, Sr. Director, and other Coordinators.
  • Stay current with new trends, program content and delivery methods, both locally and nationally as related to educational STEAM-focused content and current events.
  • Track, record, and analyze program attendance data and program assessment results to be reviewed and then utilized in the improvement of existing programming.
  • Track all department schedules and coordination of programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Two (2) to four (4) years' experience with youth or public program design, facilitation, and management is required.
  • Bachelor's degree is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills required as well as effective resource management.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills, especially with groups of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to speak confidently in front of audiences including senior stakeholders or supervisors is required.
  • Experience in engaging audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds required.
  • Individual must possess excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills required; experience with project management applications including Asana is preferable.
  • Occasional weekend and evening programming as needed.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record is required.
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish preferred.
  • Language:
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Mathematical:
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, etc.
  • Reasoning:
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Physical:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
    • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
    • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work Environment:
    • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our DEAI Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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