Mobile Educator, Idaho Museum of Natural History (2814)
Company:
Idaho State University
Job Location:
Category:
Arts and Museum Administration
Type:
Full-Time
Mobile Educator, Idaho Museum of Natural History (2814)
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position (in person)
Priority Date: April 3, 2025
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
The Mobile Educator will be responsible for implementing the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) informal education curriculum primarily offsite at community partner locations.
This is a 9 month position.
Key Responsibilities
You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before April 3, 2025. Salary will be $41,590 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2430
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Idaho Museum Natural History
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2430?c=isu
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Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position (in person)
Priority Date: April 3, 2025
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
The Mobile Educator will be responsible for implementing the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) informal education curriculum primarily offsite at community partner locations.
This is a 9 month position.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel and implement mobile curricula based on the current IMNH mobile traveling exhibit
- Assist the Education Manager in scheduling of offsite outreach events
- Assist the Education Manager with staffing two major community events put on by the museum (spring and fall) each year
- Assist with staffing of major partner-led educational programming throughout the year
- Collect participant data that will be compiled for state-mandated reporting
- Assist the Education Manager with management of the mobile exhibits
- May assist with the development of new curricula for the mobile exhibits
- Logging vehicle data to ensure proper vehicle maintenance by the ISU motor pool
- Other duties as assigned by the Education Manager or the Museum Director
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of six years combined education, training, and experience may be considered)
- Valid driver's license
- At least one (1) year experience enthusiastically engaging K-12 students with natural history content
- Ability to work independently
- Comfortable with road travel and operation of vehicles with limited visibility
- Comfortable with working in remote/rural locations away from direct IMNH support
- Ability to problem solve
- Degree in a natural history subject area, education, or museum/library studies
- Two or more years experience implementing K-12 curriculum in a formal or informal setting
- Experience in a museum, library, or equivalent setting
- Knowledge of Idaho state education standards
- Experience working with education in remote or rural settings
You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before April 3, 2025. Salary will be $41,590 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2430
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Idaho Museum Natural History
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2430?c=isu
jeid-50b942864afeaf408f13c1a96e153dab
