June 1st, 2025, 7:00 pm - June 15th, 2025, 7:00 pm CDT
Location: Lawrence, KA
Host: University of Kansas Natural History Museum
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum’s informal science education programs advance science education by educating, engaging and inspiring visitors about natural history, evolutionary biology, and other science topics. The museum seeks an experienced museum educator for a small department to create and implement a range of engaging science education programs and resources. The museum education coordinator’s responsibilities include teaching, program research and development, and program implementation and administration.
Job Description:
35% – Teach education programs for schools, youth, and other groups
- Communicate scientific principles in an accurate and engaging way.
- Lead science learning experiences for K-12 and other groups (youth, families, KU classes).
- Modify approach as appropriate to individuals and groups (e.g., age, developmental levels, etc.).
35% – Develop and implement education programs and materials
- Create educational programming and resources including for grant projects.
- Formulate creative and engaging activities and materials appropriate to target audiences.
- Research, review and synthesize science content and liaise with relevant scientists if needed.
- Consult relevant learning research to inform program development.
- Evaluate (protype and trial-test) activities and strategies for effectiveness.
20% – Supervision, Management and Administration
- Recruit, supervise and train student staff (e.g., coordinate searches, produce schedule of work, monitor performance and provide feedback, approve hours).
- Education program organization and administration including school programs (e.g., planning, scheduling, setup, purchasing, processing payments).
- Assist associate director of informal science education in operation of office, budget tracking, promotion and evaluation of programs, reports, and managing physical facility.
10% – Other related duties
- Collaborate with colleagues, particularly outreach, on programming activities and initiatives, including participation in drop-in events and programs.
- Provide support for exhibits (e.g., conduct evaluation).
- Other related duties as assigned.
Advertised Salary Range:
51,000 – 57,000 Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins:
Monday June 9, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Friday August 1, 2025