Educator, Discovery Room Lead Facilitator (Part-Time)

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Museum's Learning Labs are public-facing education spaces, which provide visitors with engaging, hands-on experiences in natural history through access to Museum collections and facilitated learning experiences, at no cost. The Discovery Room is a family-friendly space that offers an introduction to the Museum's science and a gateway to its exhibition galleries.

The Education team is seeking a part-time Educator, Discovery Room Lead Facilitator to provide the highest level of facilitated experiences for families and visitors to the Museum's Discovery Room. This includes supporting volunteer facilitators in their experiences in the room and monitoring visitation throughout the day. The Educator will maintain a standard schedule of three days per week, sometimes including both weekend days, and will spend most of their time working directly with visitors in the Discovery Room.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The expected salary for the Educator, Discovery Room Lead Facilitator is $38.54/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.