Coordinator, Public Programs

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Coordinator, Public Programs (Youth Programs) for our Education & Programs department. The Coordinator, Public Programs (Youth Programs) works closely with the Associate Director of Public Programs at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supports Program Managers in the production of more extensive programs, primarily youth

programs, such as Adventures in Nature Camp, ESTEAM Camp, and Girls in STEM.

• Provides day-of support for other public programs such as Festivals, First Fridays, and

evening/weekend programs as needed.

• Develops or revises curriculum for use by camp instructors, and in alignment with camp themes

for youth programs.

• May coordinate daily in-person camp operations including ensuring supplies for each aspect of the

program, weekly coordination with all relevant Museum divisions/departments, and handling

other operational matters.

• Assist camp instructors and counselors as needed. This may include teaching participants in the Adventures in Nature (AIN) program; supporting AIN staff on activity development/facilitation,and camper behavior/classroom management, and helping coordinate meetings with Research & Collections staff and other internal or external visitors for camp groups

• Support the development of the Girls in STEM program.

This position has the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, History, Natural Sciences, Child Development, or Liberal Studies Preferred.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience, formal or informal curriculum training and facilitation experience preferred.

• A personal vehicle, a valid California Drivers License, and personal automobile liability insurance to drive to offsite meeting locations.

• Must be welcoming and personable and possess the ability to interact effectively with children of all ages, their families, clients, staff, and other Museum visitors.

• Must have reliable transportation in order to be punctual and dependable in the care of children.

• Must have a reliable computer and secure internet connection. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Canva, preferred.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly range for this position is $21.69 - $23.33 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, non-exempt position.

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.