Performing Educator

Who We Are & What We Do

The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation in order to transform curiosity into possibility. We offer STEM fun for all ages through our exhibitions, events, and on- and off-site education programs. Our vision is to empower people to explore how they can improve our world.

We are always learning, growing, and asking questions. This curiosity is the lens through which we approach learning and the way we make connections in unexpected ways.

We believe that everyone has the ability to use their creativity to help make the world a better place. We aim to foster that creativity in each other and all of our audiences.

We work to leverage our collective genius in service of our mission. We listen to each other, support one another, work to better understand each other, and as a result, grow together.

The Bakken provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Educators help develop, deliver, and support Onsite and Outreach education programs. Position responsibilities include teaching onsite and offsite workshops, performing shows, providing guided tours, and implementing programming for general admission visitors or organized groups.

• Delivers education programs including setting-up, teaching/performing, cleaning-up, and working with students, parents, teachers, and volunteers
• Evaluation of education programs
• Assist with Public Programs or events as needed

• Delivers education programs including setting-up, teaching/performing, cleaning-up, and working with students, parents, teachers, and volunteers during shows and classroom workshops
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities specific to individual programs and work plans, as agreed upon with supervisor

Perform other duties as needed or required within the position’s scope.

This position will require occasional overnight travel for distant education programs, no more than 8 days per month (some months will have no travel).

Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) are core functions of all positions at the Bakken Museum. While some roles may have more specific responsibilities, the items below are a part of everyone's role at the museum:

• Demonstrate a commitment to DEAI through continuous personal development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias to help cultivate a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
• Work independently and collaboratively to ensure equitable and representative experiences for all museum visitors and program participants.

• Experience teaching, supervising, and/or working with K-12 youth in a formal or informal educational setting
• Experience with theatrical performance and/or performance storytelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel & stay overnight for some programs
• A valid driver’s license

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Ability to move through and access all areas of the buildings and grounds,…