Museum Youth Program Coordinator

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Organization

Montana Natural History Center

Job Posted

March 20, 2024

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Alyssa Giffin

Contact Email

agiffin@montananaturalist.org

Contact Phone

406-327-0405

Deadline to Apply

Location

120 Hickory Street
Missoula, MT
United States
The Montana Natural History Center builds on a collection of shared values in our center and community. Nature-based education inspires a connection to the outdoors, a love for the natural world, and in turn, inspired stewardship. Our full mission statement is to promote and cultivate the appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of nature through education. To achieve this mission, MNHC offers a wide range of programming to both children and adults in Missoula and western Montana.

Summary

I. Scope of Position:
This role includes duties related to Summer Science Outdoor Day Camps, School’s Out Camps,
After-school programs, Museum and Center Visit programs, Supervision of Seasonal Field Staff and
Summer Camp Staff as associated with Camp and youth programs.


II. Specific Responsibilities:
a) Coordination of all MNHC camps and camp collaboration programs:
b) Teach summer camp programs, Center Visits, youth programs, and School’s Out day camps when
seasonal or permanent staff are unavailable.
c) Maintain appropriate MNHC resources such as camp equipment.
d) Develop new camp programs based on MNHC criteria.
e) Maintain ACA accreditation for MNHC’s camp programs.
f) Participate as part of the MNHC team, providing assistance and input where needed.
g) Coordinate all aspects of the Museum Field Trip Program for schools, youth groups, and adult
groups, including logistics, scheduling visits, communicating with teachers/group leaders, scheduling
interns, staff, or self to lead programs, maintaining materials/supplies, program outreach, budget
planning/maintenance, etc.
h) Develop curriculum independently and in collaboration with other departments for Museum Field
Trip Program
i) Oversee the Saturday Kids’ Activity program

For more information visit our website: Montana Natural History Center - Employment Opportunities

To apply please send the following to jrobinson@montananaturalist.org:
● Resume
● Cover letter
● List of three professional references
Position open until filled. Application review begins in March/April 2024.

 

Compensation Information

Position Title: Museum Youth Programs Coordinator
Position Category: 40 hrs./week, Non-Exempt
Start Date: April 22nd, 2024
Salary: 18.50 - 20.00/hr. DOE