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Description
At the Berkshire Museum, there's something for everyone. We offer a unique blend of exhibitions, galleries, and attractions for families of all ages. See exhibitions, fine art, and sculpture from around the world. Explore our touch tank and aquarium. Be amazed at our collection of artifacts from Native American cultures and ancient cultures of Egypt, China, and more. Marvel at the technology that awaits in the new Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation.
The mission of the Berkshire Museum is to enrich, inspire and educate through interactions with the arts, history and the natural world.
Position Overview:
Berkshire Museum seeks full-time Natural Science Education Specialist, reporting to the Education and Public Program Manager and interacting with the education, collection, and exhibition teams, the aquarium manager and audiences of all ages.
Responsibilities:
- helping to develop, facilitate and evaluate natural science public programs, presentations, seminars and workshops;
- helping to design, facilitate and evaluate educational programs;
- lead sections of the museum's offsite afterschool/outreach programming and assist in the creation of afterschool programming;
- manage the museum's Living Landscapes curriculum;
- work as part of the exhibition development team on the development of natural science based exhibits and programs.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must be computer literate with a strong knowledge of current MS applications, on PC platform.
- 3 years of experience conducting education/ public programs and a BS in Environmental Education, Biology, Marine Biology, Botany, Natural Science, or related museum education field required.
- Experience working with a living collection is a plus.
- Advance degree preferred.
- Experience working with children in an informal or formal education preferred.
- Flexible schedule as needed including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable transportation a must.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or by email.
Berkshire Museum is an EOE.