Head of Living Collections

Informal educator with animal care specialization needed to facilitate learning experiences featuring living specimens.  Position leads the museum’s living collections department, manages resources, and presents programs to visitors.  Typical activities include making educational presentations, developing programs, managing daily animal care, supervising staff, procuring resources, and maintaining records and permits.  This position requires a four-year degree from an accredited university in education, zoology, natural science, biology or a related field.  Position requires a flexible work schedule that will include some evenings, weekends and holidays.  Experience with live animals including farm animals, small mammals, reptiles, fish and invertebrates is required.   Museum education or interpretative facility experience is preferred.  Public presentation and leadership skills are essential.  North Carolina or South Carolina Teacher Certification, Certified Interpretive Guide or NC Environmental Education Certification is preferred. Valid driver’s license, criminal background check and drug screening required.   Salary:  $41,794 - $66,872, based upon experience.   Interested applicants may apply at schielemuseum.org.

Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E. Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC  28054

schielemuseum.org

Date Posted: 2-17-2023

Position Open Until Filled.