Museum Learning Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

About Us:

Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world. 

In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.

About the Mobile Museum of Tolerance:

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a traveling educational experience that brings immersive programs on antisemitism, civil rights, media literacy, and civic responsibility directly to schools and communities. 

Through interactive technology, storytelling, and inquiry-based learning, MMOT programs help students explore questions of identity, bias, and democratic responsibility in the modern information environment. 

The Hawaii Mobile Museum of Tolerance (HMMOT) expands this mission across the Hawaiian Islands, delivering programs in Holocaust education, media literacy, civic engagement, anti-bias education, and human rights education. 

The work will be done with deep awareness of and respect for the cultures of Native Hawaiians and the many ethnic groups that are well-established in Hawaii, as well as those that are recent arrivals. Through collaboration with local educators, cultural practitioners, schools, and community organizations, HMMOT seeks to deliver programming that is responsive to Hawaii's unique cultural, historical, and educational landscape. HMMOT believes that Hawaii’s multiethnic mix, in which no one race predominates, offers a unique and powerful platform for anti-hatred and anti-discrimination work. 

Position Summary:

The Education Associate serves as the lead facilitator and educational ambassador for the Hawaii Mobile Museum of Tolerance. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality educational programs to students, educators, community members, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and other audiences across the Hawaiian Islands.

The Education Associate facilitates student workshops, educator professional learning programs, community engagement initiatives, and special events while helping build meaningful relationships with schools and community partners. This role requires an individual who is equally comfortable facilitating a classroom of students, leading professional development for educators, engaging community audiences, and representing the organization at public events.

The Education Associate serves not only as a facilitator of content, but as a relationship-centered educator who understands that meaningful learning in Hawaii is grounded in community, place, and lived experience. This role requires an individual who approaches educational engagement with cultural

awareness, curiosity, and a commitment to learning from and alongside the communities they serve.

The ideal candidate is an experienced facilitator and educator with a preferred background in:

• dialogue-based learning
• civic education
• media literacy
• social studies
• Holocaust and human rights education or related fields
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive learning environments, place-based education, culturally responsive practice, and community-centered engagement.

Essential Responsibilities:

Educational Program Facilitation:

• Facilitate HMMOT workshops and educational experiences for students in grades 4–12 throughout Hawaii.
• Deliver programs focused on:
  • Hawai’i centric module
  • Bias, identity, and belonging
  • Media literacy and misinformation
  • Antisemitism awareness
  • Human rights and civic engagement
  • Holocaust education
  • Historical thinking and inquiry
• Adapt facilitation approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners, communities, and educational environments.
• Foster learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, respectful, and responsive to participant perspectives.
• Guide participants in exploring complex historical and contemporary issues through dialogue, inquiry, and critical thinking.
• Facilitate learning experiences that encourage participants to connect historical content, contemporary issues, and their own lived experiences
• Utilize inquiry-based and place-based educational practices that support reflection, civic engagement, and meaningful learning.
• Create learning environments where all participants feel welcomed, respected, and valued, with particular attention to belonging and inclusive participation.
• Demonstrate awareness of Hawaii's cultural and historical context and thoughtfully incorporate local perspectives when appropriate and aligned with program goals.
• Approach facilitation with humility and respect, recognizing that educators are continual learners who benefit rom listening to and learning alongside students, educators, and community members. 

Educator Professional Learning:

• Facilitate professional learning workshops for educators, administrators, and educational leaders.
• Support implementation of HMMOT curriculum resources and educational materials.
• Model inquiry-based, student-centered instructional practices.
• Assist educators in connecting program content to classroom instruction and state educational standards.
• Participate in the development, refinement, and evaluation of professional learning offerings.
• Encourage instructional practices that support inclusive learning environments, culturally responsive teaching, and meaningful student engagement. 
• Support educators in creating classroom spaces where students can engage respectfully with complex historical and contemporary issues.

Community & Adult Learning Programs:

• Facilitate programs for community organizations, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and adult audiences.
• Support public programs, community conversations, and special events throughout Hawaii.
• Represent HMMOT at conferences, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships across diverse communities.
• Build educational experiences that honor community knowledge and encourage shared learning among participants.
• Facilitate dialogue in a manner that recognizes multiple perspectives while fostering mutual respect and understanding.
• Engage participants through approaches that value relationship-building, active listening, and community connection.
• Support opportunities for participants to explore how individual actions and collective responsibility contribute to stronger and more inclusive communities.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement:

• Provide feedback on curriculum, educational resources, and participant experiences.
• Participate in pilot testing and implementation of new educational offerings.
• Assist with adaptation of national MMOT programming to ensure relevance for Hawaii audiences.
• Collaborate with education and content teams to identify emerging educational needs and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that incorporate community feedback, educator input, and local perspectives when appropriate.

Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with educators, school administrators, families, and community partners throughout Hawaii.
• Serve as a trusted educational resource for participating schools and organizations.
• Support outreach efforts through presentations, conferences, networking opportunities, and community events.
• Help cultivate long-term partnerships with educational and community stakeholders.
• Cultivate authentic relationships through consistency, trust, and meaningful engagement.
• Demonstrate respect for Native Hawaiian perspectives, histories, and cultural practices while recognizing the diversity of experiences represented throughout Hawaii's communities.
• Engage community members through collaborative and reciprocal partnerships that prioritize listening, shared learning, and mutual benefit.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth related to culturally responsive education, Indigenous perspectives, and effective community engagement practices.

Evaluation & Reporting:

• Administer participant evaluations and feedback tools.
• Track participation and program outcomes.
• Contribute to impact reporting and program assessment efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and program documentation.
• Utilize evaluation findings and participant feedback to strengthen educational quality and learner engagement.

Organizational Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the Program Manager, Operations & Outreach Manager, national education staff, and MMOT leadership.
• Participate in local and national staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
• Support statewide events, launches, open houses, and special initiatives.
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture.
• Support organizational efforts to ensure programming reflects respect for Hawaii's communities, cultural diversity, educational priorities, and place-based approaches to learning. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, History, Social Studies, Museum Education, Public History, Communications, Human Rights, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in education, facilitation, museum education, community engagement, or related fields.
• Experience teaching or facilitating learning with youth and/or adult audiences.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate dialogue around complex or sensitive topics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Hawaii, including inter-island travel.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Education, History, Museum Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Experience designing or facilitating educator professional development.
• Experience with Holocaust education, antisemitism education, human rights education, media literacy, civic education, or social studies instruction.
• Experience implementing culturally responsive, place-based, or community-centered educational practices.
• Familiarity with Native Hawaiian values, perspectives, and educational frameworks.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Hawaii's educational systems, communities, and cultural landscape.

Core Competencies:

• Facilitation & Dialogue Leadership
• Inclusive Learning Environment Development
• Place-Based & Inquiry-Based Education
• Adult Learning & Professional Development
• Community Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Public Speaking
• Historical Thinking & Inquiry
• Program Delivery
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Culturally Responsive Educational Practice 
• Community Partnership & Relationship Building 

Success Measures:

During the first year, the Education Associate will:

• Successfully facilitate HMMOT programs for student, educator, and community audiences across Hawaii.
• Build trusted relationships with participating schools, educators, families, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellence in dialogue-based facilitation and learner engagement.
• Support the growth of educator professional learning opportunities statewide.
• Successfully adapt programming to support diverse audiences while maintaining educational quality and mission alignment.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive facilitation practices that reflect Hawaii's educational values and community-centered approach to learning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of educational programs and resources.
• Foster educational experiences that promote belonging, respect, civic engagement, and meaningful dialogue.
• Advance the mission and visibility of HMMOT throughout Hawaii.

Closing Statement:

The Education Associate plays a critical role in helping learners across Hawaii explore history, human behavior, identity, media, and civic responsibility. Through thoughtful facilitation, meaningful dialogue, and community-centered engagement, this position helps advance the Simon Wiesenthal Center's mission of combating hate, strengthening democratic values, and inspiring individuals to become active contributors to a more just and inclusive society while honoring Hawaii's cultural heritage and values.

Our Benefits: 

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.   The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate ...