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Education Staff - Public Programs

Drexel University
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
May 29, 2025
Education Staff - Public Programs

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Job no: 505190

Work type: Part-Time

Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Academy of Natural Sciences

Job Summary

Seeking individuals to deliver high-quality educational mediated experiences highlighting the Academy's world-class research and exhibits. Individuals will work alongside a collaborative, solutions-focused team learning more about the natural world in order to inspire museum visitors to care for it.

Essential Functions



  • Deliver mediated experiences to the public including in-gallery interpretation, inquiry-based exploration stations, museum tours, and seasonal activities on- and offsite for all audiences.
  • Support scheduled evening programs including museum overnights and other scheduled events.
  • Collaborate with museum staff to deliver high-impact weekend festivals.
  • Lead small group educational activities and museum exploration.


Required Qualifications



  • Minimum of HS Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 2 years working with adults or children in formal or informal education or customer service settings.
  • Applicants must be over the age of 18.


Schedule will include three regular days, 20 hours, per week, including at least one weekend day, year-round; during special event weeks, staff will be scheduled for up to 40 hours.

Preferred Qualifications



  • Strong interest in education, teaching or interpretation.
  • Strong interest in natural history, science or museum studies.


Physical Demands



  • Typically standing, walking
  • Typically bending, crouching, stooping
  • Lifting demands 25lbs


Location



  • Center City - Philadelphia, PA


Additional Information
This is a Part-Time Per Diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 29 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 29 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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