2022 Seasonal Science Educator

The Science Educator supports our science education and rental programs including day and overnight programs for youth ages 6-18, their families and their teachers. The Science Educator will typically work with a small group (5) of individuals under the direction of the Science Education Manager and Coordinator.  The Science Educator will lead hikes and learning activities primarily outdoors, host rental groups and more. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Implementation: Education Programs (~65% of time)

• Collaborate with the education team to plan, prepare for, and implement programs and activities to best meet the groups’ goals and needs
• Maintain a safe, friendly and fun learning environment for all
• Lead/co-lead science activities, hikes, and other outdoor learning activities
• Conduct surveys and other evaluations (quantitative and qualitative)
• Serve as role model for students, campers and peers: use positive behavior guidance strategies and display maturity, responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and sound judgment
• Communicate with teachers, group coordinators, and parents
• Promptly and professionally respond to risks, complaints, and injuries
• Actively and positively contribute to program debrief meetings

Implementation: Rentals & Events (~5% of time)

• Provide site tours, expectations and checkout instructions to rental groups upon arrival
• Deliver excellent customer service to guests during their stay
• Support events at the Science and Learning Center with tasks such as event setup, cleanup and leading activities
• Actively and positively contribute to program debrief meetings

Program Support (~30% of time)

• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner with all MSHI and partner staff and volunteers
• Maintain and organize program supplies 
• File waivers, evaluations and other program documentation
• Provide overnight on-call support as needed 
• Support the ongoing development of the MSHI youth education curriculum
• Support the Cook/Custodian with inventory, shopping, preparing, and serving meals to guests
• Support the Cook/Custodian with cleaning facility
• Drive vehicles for MSHI activities, including occasionally driving program participants

How to apply:

Read the full job description here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJqgFU0Vehau-14ePvGbdYqpfj8WcdeCv7uyZLPY1vs/export?format=pdf

Please send the following items to apply@mshinstitute.org with the following information:

Email subject line: Seasonal Science Educator

Cover Letter: titled with the following format “Last Name First Name Cover Letter” 

Resume: titled with the following format “Last Name First Name Resume”