Apply for Job Job ID361611 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyEducation-General Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9745S1 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Bell Museum Pay range: $51,300 - $54,000 annually This is a full time Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position. Benefit Summary for Prospective Employees Work Location: Bell Museum, UMN St Paul Campus Application Deadline: June 20, 2024 Terms: This position will start in early August, 2024. It is an on-site position, with the possibility of occasional work from home as conditions and projects allow. Position Summary: The Bell Museum seeks an enthusiastic, flexible, creative, and collaborative practitioner of informal learning with strong foundations in natural history and science to join the Exhibits and Gallery Programs team as Gallery Programs Coordinator. The position will develop and implement gallery activities and manage a student interpretive staff to enhance visitors' experience of the museum in support of the Bell's mission and to realize its vision, a hopeful future where all are inspired by nature and empowered by science. Candidates should have familiarity with best practices in informal science learning, and competence in working in ways that respect different ways of knowing (including an interest in cultural relevance, arts, Indigenous perspectives, and more). Candidates should also have experience with relevant content, which might include naturalist training, coursework in the natural sciences, or a working knowledge of climate change and sustainability, among other topics. The Gallery Programs Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Public Engagement and Science Learning (PESL), and is part of the larger PESL team. As a whole, this team is responsible for public-facing interpretive efforts including exhibitions, hands-on learning in the Touch and See Lab and on our outdoor Learning Landscape, arts experiences, public science events, planetarium shows and astronomy programming, school programs, and youth camps. This position works closely with teams across the Bell, including Visitor Services, Marketing and Communications, Statewide Engagement, and Operations, to create effective learning experiences and an inclusive environment that meets the needs of diverse audiences. We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite and sustain curiosity for nature and the Universe and achieve our vision of a hopeful future where all are inspired by nature and empowered by science. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates who reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification. This position involves two main areas of effort: 1. The Gallery Programs Coordinator develops and implements a range of public engagement and science learning opportunities. The position develops and implements science engagement opportunities such as Spotlight Science, a monthly program highlighting university and community research; gallery carts deployed in conjunction with new exhibitions, and activities on our outdoor Learning Landscape, in addition to programs and activities that address high visitation and seasonal periods, as well as current issues in natural history and science research. 2. In collaboration with the Planetarium Programs Coordinator, the position also hires, trains, schedules, and supervises the Bell's student interpretive guides, the museum's primary interpretive staff. As a member of the larger PESL team, this position works to create an accessible and welcoming environment for all visitors, in part by cultivating relationships and partnerships with local community and cultural organizations. The position works with colleagues on the PESL team to develop and lead workshops and training sessions on best practices for public engagement and inclusive science communication for researchers and students who work with the Bell. The position also supports museum-wide science learning initiatives through cross team collaborations. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Gallery Program Development and Implementation (45%) Develop (and revise or update) hands-on and interactive content to support visitors' gallery experiences, including gallery carts, activities for the outdoor Learning Landscape, and "value-added" seasonal and topical experiences Support content development for new displays, including temporary exhibitions and seasonal maker space, Solution Studio Work with content experts within the University to facilitate researchers' outreach/engagement goals, in gallery activities and in family-oriented engagement programs such as Spotlight Science Build relationships with external partners to support content development and serve community and audience interests Foreground diversity by developing accessible, equitable, inclusive, and culturally-relevant gallery programs to serve both visitors and partners, through Sensory Friendly Saturdays, sensory packs, social narratives, and similar activities Evaluate and adapt programs based on feedback from observation, visitor and volunteer comments, and formal evaluations Gallery Program Operations (40%) Supervise and manage (including hiring, training, scheduling, regularly meeting with, and evaluating) student interpretive guides, in collaboration with the Planetarium Programs Coordinator Support and train volunteers in delivery of gallery programs (gallery carts), in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator Provide content support for PR and social media projects led by the Marketing team Contribute to grant development as assigned Program Support (10%) Contribute to the creation and delivery of workshops and training sessions on best practices for public engagement and inclusive science communication to support Bell partners (including researchers and students) in successful outreach Contribute to content development and implementation of museum-wide initiatives, such as Family STEM Nights and Science + Nature Kits Collaborate with PESL team members to support public science events and on-site education programs (e.g. K-12 field trips, youth camps) by participating in logistics planning and coordinating/training student guides Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications - BA/BS in education, science, and/or related program of study and 3 or more years of work experience developing and implementing STEM education programs in informal or formal learning environments - Knowledge of best practices in informal science learning and inclusive science communication - Experience supervising staffs, ideally that include college students and/or volunteers - Demonstrated skill in project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines to deliver project outcomes and meet deadlines - Enthusiasm for complex and collaborative development processes, working both independently and within and across teams, stakeholders, and partners -... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.