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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Museum Educator - Return Utah

NEOGOV is seeking Museum Educators for the Return Utah Program to assist in the new Museum of Utah. The role involves co-creating and delivering inquiry-based programming that supports guests in becoming lifelong learners while making Utah history accessible, and requires collaboration with community groups and internal teams.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate inquiry based, guest-centered interactions in the museum galleries to help guests explore their curiosities around Utah history through asking questions, making observations, drawing connections, and having discussions
Facilitate scheduled programming such as K-12 field trips, workshops, weekly activities, etc. that are guest-centered and are appealing to a variety of ages, backgrounds and interests while highlighting the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and mission
Facilitate activities that support events happening at the museum
Assist in the planning and evaluation of activities and museum programming
Help create inquiry-based lesson plans to be used in a variety of programming
Collaborate with community groups, museum teams, and UHS staff to deliver and curate education content and programming
Work with external partners to develop and implement collaborative programs
Participate in continual learning opportunities around museum programming, inquiry, guest engagement, visitor identities, Utah history, and more
Collaborate with other Museum of Utah and Utah Historical Society teams to further UHS’ strategic plan and support the organization’s mission and goals
Support and participate in processes, systems, and culture norms that allow for all staff to lead from where they are, cultivate new skills, prototype ideas, and support one another in successes and failures

Qualification

Inquiry-based learningGuest engagementFacilitation skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationEmpathyCuriosityLeadershipProject management

Required

Have prior professional/life experience and/or qualifying skills suitable for the job's functional area of interest
A career break of one year or more at the time of application or
Confirm military affiliation (as a service member, veteran, spouse or partner) or
Be underemployed at the time of application
Understanding and experience of inquiry based learning, facilitation, and classroom management
Willingness to try new things and a commitment to lifelong learning
Passion for informal learning, play, and museums and cultural centers
Curiosity and respect for people of differing backgrounds
Ability to lead, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks
Commitment to kind, empathetic, and supportive interactions with all team members and guests
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other educators, school administrators, outside partners, volunteers, and Museum staff
Ability to physically lift, transport, and carry program materials throughout the museum
Ability to lead activities both indoors and outdoors
Committed to helping implement the 2023-2027 UHS Strategic Plan
Valid driver's license and ability to drive fleet vehicles

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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