This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Arizona Museum of Natural History Assignment. This recruitment will also be used to create a list to fill possible future full-time and part-time vacancies for all other assignments.
A Museum Education Assistant performs work in support of two major areas: scheduling on-site guided and self-guided group tours (example: scheduling school and group tours, getting feedback from teachers, and distributing related handouts or educational materials); and planning, coordinating, and implementing museum special events and educational programs, including budgeting and monitoring expenditures (example: exhibit opening receptions; arranging for occasional speakers or lecturers; and scheduling part-time staff and/or volunteers to monitor museum activities, events, and children’s programs). The employee also assists with developing educational materials and dealing with logistics of exhibits (example: labeling, traffic flow, compiling information for docent training, etc.). This class performs related duties as required.
idea Museum Lab Assignment: A Museum Education Assistant in this assignment is responsible for managing and programming the idea Lab and associated programs. This position will design educational opportunities for children and families to engage with maker concepts through art; order and maintain supplies necessary for idea lab programming; facilitate drop-in programming that actively encourages creativity and critical thinking with young children and their families; support young children to build and create art, based on personal interests and capabilities; collaborate with the education team to support visiting school groups and educators in learning art and creativity concepts; utilize, manage, and maintain maker equipment; manage workshops, camps, and classes for young children; and ensure the idea museum and the lab are a welcoming and accessible space for our community.
idea Museum Early Childhood Arts and Literacy Assignment: A Museum Education Assistant in this assignment is responsible for developing and managing engaging programming for children ages 0-4, primarily supporting the developmental milestones of our youngest guests. This role designs arts-based literacy programs; manages and delivers daily story times and associated programming; and oversees the selection, ordering, and maintenance of books and literacy materials for the Artville reading area. Additional responsibilities include facilitating drop-in programs that promote creative and sensory exploration; supporting young children to build and create art, based on personal interests and capabilities; developing summer programming and workshops for pre-K students; and creating and implementing programs that serve families with young children. This position also ensures that the idea Museum and Artville programs are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to our community.
This class is supervised by a Museum Education Curator who reviews work through conferences, meetings, and results achieved. Work is subject to irregular hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), sometimes on short notice. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
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Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in an art, science, and/or education-related capacity including public contact work.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Museum Studies, or related field is preferred. Experience working in a museum and/or special event coordination is highly desirable.
