Museum Educator - Return

Overview

The Utah Historical Society is looking for Museum Educators under the Return Utah Program to assist in the new Museum of Utah. See the eligibility criteria for the program below. For those not eligible for the Return Utah program, but are interested in this position, please click "this link" to be directed to the open recruitment.

The Return Utah program is a formal career reentry program, designated for Utahns reentering the workforce after a career break. The program is tied to the state job you are applying for, and alongside a new role and traditional on-the-job training, candidates hired will receive 16 weeks of transitional support (which includes an office technology review, coaching, career development opportunities, mentorship, networking opportunities and job market readiness training).

This a long-term, indefinite (Schedule IN) part-time position meaning employment will extend past the completion of the Return Utah program, provided for 16 weeks.

The Museum Educator will be responsible for co-creating and delivering inquiry based programming that supports guests in becoming lifelong learners while making Utah history accessible. The role involves collaborating with community groups and internal teams to develop and deliver educational resources and experiences aligned with Utah s state education core standards and museum best practices. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong guest engagement, facilitation, and communication skills, with a passion for collaboration.

A play mindset, curiosity, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives are key qualities, as the role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and a guest-centered approach to programming.

Program Delivery:

• Facilitate inquiry based, guest-centered interactions in the museum galleries to help guests explore their curiosities around Utah history through asking questions, making observations, drawing connections, and having discussions.
• Facilitate scheduled programming such as K-12 field trips, workshops, weekly activities, etc. that are guest-centered and are appealing to a variety of ages, backgrounds and interests while highlighting the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and mission.
• Facilitate activities that support events happening at the museum.

Program Curation:

• Assist in the planning and evaluation of activities and museum programming.
• Help create inquiry-based lesson plans to be used in a variety of programming.
• Collaborate with community groups, museum teams, and UHS staff to deliver and curate education content and programming.
• Work with external partners to develop and implement collaborative programs.

Team Support:

• Participate in continual learning opportunities around museum programming, inquiry, guest engagement, visitor identities, Utah history, and more.
• Collaborate with other Museum of Utah and Utah Historical Society teams to further UHS’ strategic plan and support the organization’s mission and goals.
• Support and participate in processes, systems, and culture norms that allow for all staff to lead from where they are, cultivate new skills, prototype ideas, and support one another in successes and failures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong guest engagement, facilitation, and communication skills, with a passion for informal education.

• Understanding and experience of inquiry based learning, facilitation, and classroom management is preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to try new things and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Passion for informal learning, play, and museums and cultural centers.
• Curiosity and respect for people of differing backgrounds.
• Ability to lead, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Commitment to kind, empathetic, and supportive interactions with all team members and guests.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work…