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Riley County, KS

As Needed Museum Asst

Manhattan, KS · On-site

Description To assist with attendant and clerical duties of the Museum Essential Functions: * Greet ... Requirements Education : High school diploma required. College degree in history, museum studies ...

Riley County

As Needed Museum Asst

Manhattan, KS · On-site

To assist with attendant and clerical duties of the Museum Essential Functions: * Greet, supervise ... Requirements Education : High school diploma required. College degree in history, museum studies ...

Artis--Naples

Visual Arts Educator

Naples, FL · On-site

... Museum School Tours. • Prepare supplies and resources for youth education programs. • Assist with the organization and installation of the annual student exhibition. • Assist with docents and ...

County of Riley

As Needed Museum Asst

Manhattan, KS · On-site

Description: To assist with attendant and clerical duties of the Museum Essential Functions ... Education : High school diploma required. College degree in history, museum studies, or related ...

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What are Assistant Museum Educators?

Assistant Museum Educators are professionals who support the educational mission of museums by helping to develop, organize, and deliver educational programs and activities for visitors of all ages. They often assist in planning tours, workshops, and interactive exhibits, working closely with lead educators and curators to ensure engaging learning experiences. Their responsibilities may also include preparing educational materials, facilitating group visits, and supporting outreach initiatives. Assistant Museum Educators play a vital role in making museum content accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Museum Educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Museum Educator, you need a background in education, art history, or museum studies, along with experience in curriculum development and public engagement. Familiarity with educational technologies, visitor management systems, and digital presentation tools is often required. Strong communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills help in connecting with diverse audiences and facilitating interactive learning experiences. These abilities are crucial for delivering effective educational programs and fostering meaningful visitor engagement in a museum setting.

How does an Assistant Museum Educator typically collaborate with curators and other museum staff when planning educational programs?

Assistant Museum Educators work closely with curators, exhibit designers, and education coordinators to develop engaging programs that align with current exhibitions and the museum's mission. They often participate in planning meetings, contribute ideas for interactive activities, and help adapt content for diverse audiences. Effective collaboration ensures that educational offerings are accurate, accessible, and enriching for visitors. Building strong relationships with colleagues across departments is essential for creating cohesive and impactful learning experiences.

What is the difference between Assistant Museum Educator vs Museum Educator?

AspectAssistant Museum EducatorMuseum Educator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in education, history, art, or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in education, museum studies, or related
Work EnvironmentAssists with educational programs, guided tours, and visitor engagementDesigns and leads educational programs, develops curriculum, and interacts with visitors
Employer & Industry UsageCommon entry-level role in museums, cultural institutionsMore experienced role, often with additional responsibilities

Assistant Museum Educators typically support educational activities and assist senior staff, while Museum Educators lead programs and develop educational content. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in museum settings, but Museum Educators usually have more experience and responsibilities.

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As Needed Museum Asst

As Needed Museum Asst

Riley County, KS

Manhattan, KS • On-site

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description

To assist with attendant and clerical duties of the Museum

Essential Functions:

  • Greet, supervise, and provide information as needed to visitors.
  • Assist in maintaining the appearance and contents of the Museum, and other Museum educational program locations.
  • Complete clerical and miscellaneous work as assigned.
  • Open and close the Museum and supervise its operation as needed.
  • Assist curatorial staff with collections management and research projects as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma required. College degree in history, museum studies, or related field is preferred.


Experience: Knowledge of a body of standardized rules, procedures or operations to perform the full range of standard clerical assignments and resolve reoccurring problems. Knowledge of Riley County history or experience in museums/library preferred.


Skills: Must have computer knowledge. Ability to use standard office equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively and speak publicly.


Physical Demands: The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception.


Work Environment: The work environment described represents that encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Employee is exposed to normal noise levels of an office setting. Some objects, items, materials are inherently dusty, musty, etc. Environmental controls to protect/preserve of materials are utilized.


The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


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