Job Description

Job Summary
As part of the Museum on the Move team, the School Outreach Coordinator visits 4th grade classrooms across Utah to lead engaging, standards-aligned science activities on five topics: Fossils, Plants and Animals, Archaeology, Rocks and Minerals, and the Great Salt Lake. Our goal is to deliver education programs that make science accessible and exciting, while also encouraging critical thinking and supporting student’s learning of science practices and ideas. The Museum on the Move team also supports the needs of K-12 teachers and schools by designing and hosting teacher professional development opportunities that align with Utah SEEd standards. These include ongoing series like Utah Master Naturalist and STEM Rooted in Culture, and standalone workshops. We inspire curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and support student and teacher learning of science practices and ideas. We invite you to visit nhmu.utah.edu/educators/museum-on-move to learn more about our outreach program before applying.
Responsibilities
Work with fellow School Outreach Coordinators to develop and teach NHMU’s 4th grade outreach program and K-12 teacher professional development programs.
• Teach the Museum’s 4th grade outreach program statewide (requires valid driver’s license, ability to travel on extended trips up to a week-long as needed for delivering programs statewide; and may require 4-6 hours driving in a single day)
• Manage/lift teaching kits weighing up to 50 pounds
• Collaborate with Museum staff, educators, and scientists to improve NHMU’s work with K-12 teachers and students, and develop programming aligned with Utah’s SEEd Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and best practices in STEM education
• Support an inclusive culture in the workplace and classroom, strive to broaden participation in STEM programs, and promote equity in STEM programs
• Support program budget, reporting, and communication for assigned programs
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations and community
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and two years related experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
• Two or more years formal/informal education experience (volunteer, intern, paid) or experience in related science field
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science or related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in museum education, science education, outdoor learning, community outreach, equity in STEM, curriculum writing, and teacher professional development
• Bilingual in one of Utah’s Dual Immersion languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Chinese)
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Passion for natural history and for working at the Natural History Museum of Utah
• Presentation skills and professional/academic writing ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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