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Agua Caliente Casinos · 3 weeks ago

Museum Educator (33309)

Agua Caliente, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Agua Caliente Casinos is the leading employer in the Coachella Valley, offering a range of benefits to its employees. The Museum Educator will provide educational tours and workshops for various audiences, engage with visitors, and support the planning and execution of museum programs.

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Responsibilities

Provides a friendly and welcoming presence for all guests throughout the Museum by thoughtfully guiding their learning in conversations about Agua Caliente history and culture

Assists the Museum Education Specialist with the development and implementation of K-12 object-based Museum educational programs for school field trip programs

Facilitates school programs in and out of the Museum

Gives input to Museum Education Specialist for the development of school programs, gallery guides, and other educational content

Assists the Museum Public Programs Specialist for Museum programs as needed

Facilitates summer camp groups, assist with the creation of summer camp workshops

Supports and collaborates with Education and Public Engagement staff and other departments to support the Museum mission and departmental initiatives

Works with Visitor Services staff to ensure that museum visitors have a positive experience with the Museum

Interact with visitors using objects and education gallery carts in the museum and along the Oasis Trail

Provides group tours to youth and adult audiences in the museum and along the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza’s Oasis Trail and Museum’s Education Garden

Qualification

Educational program developmentClassroom/group managementExperience in educationTribal communitiesMicrosoft Office proficiencyWorking with diverse populationsTeam collaborationFlexibility in schedule

Required

High school degree or GED required

Experience in a formal or informal educational setting (volunteer experience included)

A declared interest in and enjoyment in working with/teaching children and families to create a positive museum experience

Able to work with large number of children, parents, chaperones, teachers visiting the museum or at an off-site educational event

Able to work with large number of adult tour groups visiting the museum

Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office programs

Ability to function in a high energy team environment

Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings is required. Hours may vary by week

Ability to work with diverse populations and communities

Must have a clear understanding and respect for the culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the mission of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent

Experience teaching utilizing classroom/group management skills

Knowledge of tribal communities and governments, including familiarity with the location, geography, history and key personnel at Indian tribes in the region