
Massachusetts Institute of Technology / MIT Museum
Building N51 265 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Open Daily 10am – 5pm / Closed Major Holidays
NOTE: Special schedule on Thursday, May 23. See our Hours & Admission page for details.
Work at the Museum
Paid PositionsPublic Programs Coordinator | Summer Museum Teacher | Visitor Services Facilitator | Science on the Street Coordinator POSITION OPENING: Public Programs CoordinatorPosition Overview:The Public Programs Coordinator is a critical member of a small team that produces the Museum’s educational and public programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, alumni/ae and community organizations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:The MIT Museum’s Public Programs Coordinator will: · Assist the Director of Education and Public Programs in the development of long-range departmental plans, policies and programs for the Museum. · Work with the Education and Public Programs team to identify, develop and deliver appropriate program opportunities for general, family and adult audiences. · Work with Museum staff, faculty, alumni/ae, students, and volunteers on the content development and delivery of programs. · Ensure that program content and interpretation is consistent with the Museum’s mission and goals and meets best practices. · Strategically build relationships with MIT student groups, faculty, and alumni/ae. · Be knowledgeable and keep up-to-date on research, activities, and events at MIT. · Contribute to the organization of large-scale annual events (e.g. the Cambridge Science Festival, Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction, National Engineers Week), and weekday, weekend and evening programs (e.g., Soap Box, Grad Nights). · Design and oversee development of engaging, hands-on elements for Museum programs · Contribute well-researched, innovative ideas for development and maintenance of new programmatic spaces. · Demonstrate comfort in collaborating with Museum exhibition and Silber Studio staff to create interactive components for on-gallery visitor experiences. · Contribute to Museum volunteer team recruitment, training and assessment. · Assist the Education Coordinator in the promotion and implementation of programs for middle and high school students (grades 6-12), youth and community organizations, etc. · Contribute to research (e.g., based on program evaluation) that advances the state of professional knowledge of informal science communication in museums. · Other duties as needed or required. Qualifications & Skills:REQUIRED: Undergraduate degree and comfort with scientific and/or technological literacy required. Minimum of one year of experience in informal science education and program delivery to general, family and adult audiences. Enthusiasm for the development and delivery of hands-on programs in engineering, art and technology is essential, as are practical skills (e.g., in mechanical, electrical or electronic model-making). Must show a considerable degree of creativity and initiative, and have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. As a representative of the Museum, must be able to communicate effectively with MIT faculty, staff and students, as well as visitors and community organizations. Excellent written, oral, research, and Web (including Web 2.0) skills are essential. Must be able to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, school vacation weeks, and occasional evenings. PREFERRED: Degree in a science, technology or engineering field preferred. Familiarity with audience evaluation techniques is an advantage. Bilingual facility helpful. Application Instructions:Applicants must apply online through the MIT Human Resources website, position #mit-00009473.
POSITION OPENING: Summer Museum Teacher (Temporary Position) The MIT Museum is seeking one or two high school or middle school educators who, in collaboration with the Education & Public Programs team, will teach and develop science and technology workshops in an informal education environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes perspective of the Museum, explore hot science and technology research at MIT, share your classroom expertise with our staff, and serve as a liaison between the Museum and your school.
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