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Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum team. Please direct all resumes to the contact listed on each job description.

All opportunities are listed below. If there are no current positions listed, please check back often as we post job openings as they become vacant.

Museum Educator

Reports to: Educational Leadership Team
Status: Full Time

Position Description: The Museum Educator position entails development and implementation of onsite and offsite nature and environmental education programming for a wide variety of audiences varying in ages from early childhood to adults. Significant emphasis will be on environmental science teaching and non-formal curriculum development. Work will be in these education program areas:   on-site school field trip workshops, custom overnights, scout programs, and off-site programs at numerous Chicago locations. This position is partially funded by the United States Forest Service International Division and their Wings Across America program through September, 2013.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, education, and/or related field
  • Training in the field of formal or non-formal education preferred
  • One year experience working in a formal (classroom) or non-formal (museum, zoo, nature preserve) educational setting strongly preferred
  • Experience working with Pre K-12th grade students in an educational or recreational setting
  • Bilingual (Spanish) required
  • Knowledge and ability to present general science, nature, and the environment content to a diverse population of learners
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Windows XP
  • Ability to physically lift, transport, and carry program materials off-site and throughout the Museum
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks at once, as well as lead activities indoors and outdoors
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other educators, outside partners, volunteers, and Museum staff
  • Comfort handling living and non-living collections after training
  • Valid driver’s license is required.  Access to vehicle required

Principal Roles and Responsibilities

  • Model quality science and environmental science instruction in Nature Museum programs and community based programs, particularly Head Start
  • Develop relationships with teachers, parents, students, and other members of the communities we serve
  • Consider audience diversity to create an inclusive learning environment
  • Develop and implement age appropriate curriculum and activities for Museum education programs both on and off-site
  • Seek out new opportunities and partnerships that promote the Museum’s mission to reach new and diverse audiences
  • Collaborate within the Museum, the community and with outside organizations
  • Evaluate existing and new programs
  • Assume a leadership role for programs or initiatives when appropriate.
  • Provide Chicago youth and their families with experiential, educational enrichment programs that encourage family exploration to local Museums
  • Participate in special Museum-wide events and planning committees when appropriate
  • Support all regular functions of the Education Department
  • Some weekends and evenings are required

The Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send cover letter and resume to: Educationjobs3@naturemuseum.org
No calls, please.

Director, Marketing and Special Events

Reports to: Vice President, External Affairs
Status: Full Time

Position Description: The Director leads the marketing and promotional activities for the Museum – now the 6th most attended Museum in the Park in Chicago! The Director manages our Special Events team – promoting the Museum as a venue for rental for special events including weddings, corporate events, and special occasion and birthday parties.

Key responsibilities include:

Marketing:

  • Acts as a central strategist, developing targeted marketing and promotional campaigns advancing the brand awareness of the Museum and its programs and exhibits
  • Executes comprehensive marketing and promotion plans for key exhibits, programs and activities, along with major fundraising efforts and Museum-wide initiatives (including the annual 5K walk/run). Integrates PR, social media, advocacy and promotions into supporting programs and events
  • Identifies sponsorship opportunities – for exhibits, programs and events -- and prepares materials and sponsorship proposals for donor solicitations.  Works closely with sponsors to assure all sponsor benefits are delivered and to jointly market and promote exhibits and programs
  • Works with outside public relations counsel and the Web and Social Media Manager to assure presence in the media, including print, online and social media
  • Works with volunteers and board leadership as related to key Museum projects, priorities and goals

Special Events:  Promote and sell the museum space for weddings, corporate events and birthday parties.  The overall objective is to achieve revenue goals set by management. 

  • Supervise a Special Events Sales Representative and outside events logistic staff
  • Respond to incoming inquiries, meet with potential clients and handle contract negotiations
  •  Develop  a target list of corporate/non-profit/hotel meeting planners
  • Bring new ideas to generate additional revenue
  • Attend final walk-through appointments and work closely with event logistics
  • Maintain accurate and monthly revenue reporting
  • Network with industry professionals

 Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public affairs or related discipline with measurable experience in marketing or a related field
  • Experience in a museum or art related environment, a plus.
  • A high energy, action-oriented, hands-on, and talented individual who thinks both strategically and executionally
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with a creative team; ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships within a diverse institutional environment; ability to meet deadlines and prioritize to manage multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines at once
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in sales and strong interpersonal and persuasion skills

Work in our Lincoln Park location; strong benefits package; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send cover letter and resume to: marketingjobs2@naturemuseum.org.
Qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

 

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