The Experiential Educator and Museum Program Assistant: Egan Maritime Institute

https://eganmaritime.org/jobs#job-opportunties

The Experiential Educator and Museum Program Assistant is responsible for designing and delivering immersive, hands-on learning experiences that engage diverse audiences. This role involves developing interactive educational programs, assisting with public events, and fostering community engagement to enhance visitor experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about experiential learning, storytelling, and innovative public programming that connects people with Egan’s mission, collections, and exhibitions. This is a seasonal position with lots of growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Experiential Education & Interactive Learning

  • Develop and lead experiential, hands-on educational programs, workshops, and guided tours for schools, families, and adult audiences.
  • Use interactive teaching methods, storytelling, role-playing, and object-based learning to create engaging visitor experiences.
  • Assist with Egan’s k-8 Tall Ship Lynx Education programming.
  • When the Museum is “in season,” assist on the “floor” as needed.

Public Program Development & Coordination

  • Assist with museum-centric public programs, including lectures, panel discussions, live demonstrations, performances, and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborate with guest speakers, artists, and community partners to develop dynamic and meaningful events.

Program Evaluation & Administration

  • Track attendance, collect visitor feedback, and analyze program impact.
  • Maintain records, program schedules, and reports for internal and external use.
  • Stay updated on best practices in experiential learning, museum education, and audience engagement.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s in Museum Studies, Education, Public History, Art History, Anthropology, or a related field. Will consider a student pursuing an advanced degree as well.
  • Experience in experiential education, museum programming, or public engagement.
  • Strong public speaking, storytelling, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to develop hands-on, interactive experiences that engage diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with digital tools, multimedia platforms, and social media for program promotion.
  • Passion for museums, cultural heritage, and experiential learning

Work Environment & Schedule:

  • Requires flexibility, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays for special events. Some physical activity, such as walking, standing for long periods, and lifting materials, may be necessary.

Office Culture & Personal Characteristics

  • Can manage and motivate employees
  • Can build and foster teamwork and collaboration
  • Can stay calm and level-headed in tense and hectic situations
  • Can juggle multiple tasks during the day
  • Can listen carefully and learn quickly
  • Desire to help other people grow
  • Desire to be part of the community
  • Desire to encourage and foster creativity in the team

EMI is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. EMI is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts EMI’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at-will, which means that either EMI or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Relocation assistance

Schedule:

  • Evenings as needed
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person