Education Programs Associate

Chicago, IL

Part Time

Education

Student (College)

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (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 exhibitions 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 day one of your employment, free admission to MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage 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 Education Programs Associate is responsible for delivering engaging programming for educational and community partners, focusing on revenue-positive engagements both off-site and within the Museum delivering programming to youth and families as well as supporting general education operations.

This is a part-time position requiring weekend and occasional evening availability.

Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and dynamic STEAM programming for youth and families, K-12 student, educators and beyond with a focus on revenue-positive programs such as STEAM clubs, Innovation Studios, and Curiosity Stations.
Collaborate and support the team's efforts in design software applications and machinery and STEAM-related content that is responsive to client expectations or needs (i.e. Inkscape, TinkerCad, Prusa, Retinaengrave, Fusion Edge).
Research and participate in the development of high-quality K-12 STEAM programming.
Test, evaluate, and improve upon existing programming.
Represent Griffin MSI as a community liaison and demonstrate programs for media outlets as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

One (1) to two (2) years of experience facilitating STEAM-focused programs or program development in informational learning settings required.
High school diploma or GED required; any advanced education is a plus.
Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond to unexpected circumstances, improvise solutions on short notice, and adapting programs to different audiences.
Ability to safely operate high-tech fabrication equipment and materials associated with programming.
Capacity to quickly learn new programming and master a catalog of programs and facilitation methodologies. May include design software applications and machinery, and STEAM-related content that is responsive to client expectations or needs.
Ability to safely operate and demonstrate use of high-tech lab and fabrication (Maker Space) equipment and materials associated with programming.
Must be able to travel for programming within Chicagoland (regularly) and long-distances (occasionally).
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Language:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
Mathematical:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as addition, subtraction, percentages, 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, or schedule form.
Physical:
- Ability to perform various functions such as standing, sitting, walking/moving across uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, carrying, seeing in varying light conditions, fine finger dexterity, and participating in some physical activities.
- 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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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