Center Educator

Midland Center for the Arts

Midland, MI

Position Announcement/Description

Midland Center for the Arts

Midland, MI

Position Title: Center Educator

Supervisor: Youth Programs Manager

Classification: Part Time Casual - up to 19 hours per week

Salary: $13.00 per hour

Last Updated: January 2nd, 2025

Position Concept:

The main role of the Center Educator is to be responsible for seeing that visitors have an enjoyable and educational time when engaging with the Midland Center for the Arts. The Center Educator will facilitate guided tours through pop-up art and science exhibits, lead virtual distance learning programs, and assist with workshops, classes, and camps relating to topics of art, science, history, and the performing arts. Center educators will also assist in planning and organizing for the education department. Center Educators promote exhibits and supports the mission of the Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide an informative and enjoyable exhibit or activity experience in a positive, helpful and

professional manner.

a. Learn materials and activities that will enable them to facilitate an exciting

experience for all visitors.

b. Maintain a working knowledge of all current exhibits or program offerings.

c. Must be able to support learning by providing and encouraging positive guest

engagement to the museum experiences.

d. Ability to adjust programs and experiences to the age level of the group.

e. Relate what is being displayed or described to something within the experience of

the visitor.

f. Demonstrate adaptability to a highly flexible environment and schedule.

g. Attend all program trainings.

2. Lead hands-on programs including early childhood workshops, school tours, distance

learning classes, outreach programs, camps and interactive presentations.

3. Ensure the safety of all patrons while facilitating the Spark!Lab and rotating science exhibits,

acting as a point of contact during open museum hours. Report any issues to Director of

Education and Facilities.

4. Lead engaging art and science, and history guided tours with provided script.

5. Maintain control of a large number of children for the duration of the program. Work with

children in non-threatening, educational and creative ways.

6. Utilize a variety of communication techniques such as question and answer, use of props,

and management of hands-on opportunities.

7. Display professionalism and a positive attitude in all dealings with the public.

8. Upholds Center mission by engaging visitors in educational activities through science and art.

9. Required attendance at meetings and trainings.

10. Assist Youth and Public Program Manager with supply inventory, organization of storage

spaces, and other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have great customer service skills.

• Candidates shall possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills, have the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and a desire to work with people across many lines of difference.

• Must have the ability to interact with diverse audiences and age groups to help facilitate activities and programs.

• Candidates must be able to learn materials and activities that will enable them to facilitate an exciting experience for all participants.

• Ability to present in front of small groups of people, both in-person and in a virtual setting.

• Ability to work weekends and evenings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Adhere to all Center policies and procedures.

• Attend all required meetings and trainings, including but not limited to safety trainings, IT trainings, HR meetings and trainings, and DEIA trainings.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree in science, art, history, theatre or music preferred

• Experience working with youth in a formal or informal educational environment

• Working knowledge or experience with history, visual arts, science, and/or performing arts up to an 8th grade level

Application Information:

Email Cover Letter and Resume to Apply:

Email: hr@midlandcenter.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 19 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13