Youth Educator, PART-TIME, PERMANENT(Tour and Informational Services Coordinator 1) Tuesday - Friday | 9:30AM - 2:30PM | ON-SITE; AND Saturday or Sunday | 11:30AM - 4:30PM | ON-SITE; AND May include some evenings | 25 total hours per week. Who We Are: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) seeks to engage our audiences in the appreciation of art, history, and culture of the Inland Northwest and beyond, through collection stewardship, exhibitions and programs that enrich and inspire. Established in 1916, the MAC is the oldest cultural organization in Spokane, Washington, and serves over 100,000 visitors each year from around the region. The museum collections contain over 63,000 objects, including the largest known collection of Plateau tribes art and artifacts. About the Opportunity: As a Museum Educator, you will play a vital role in enlivening the historic Campbell House Complex and driving audience engagement through immersive storytelling and high-quality programming. You will be the primary lead for K-12 youth initiatives, including school visits and summer camps, where you will deliver standards-aligned curriculum and facilitate hands-on activities in our "Create Space." Beyond instruction, you will manage the weekday operations of the historic complex, utilize museum software to coordinate registrations, and collaborate with the Education team to ensure a seamless, safe, and exceptional experience for visitors of all ages. From preparing classroom materials to mentoring volunteers, your work will directly bridge the gap between local history and our community. Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:
Lead the implementation of museum youth programs, including K-12 school visits, summer camps, and specialized workshops.
Deliver engaging interpretive tours of the historic Campbell House and Carriage House for audiences of all ages.
Oversee weekday operations of the historic complex, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all visitors.
Facilitate educational curriculum aligned with National and State learning standards in classroom, gallery, and public settings.
Manage administrative logistics using museum software to handle registrations, patron files, and program scheduling.
Prepare and organize teaching materials and shared spaces to ensure sufficient supplies for all educational activities.
Collaborate with internal teams and the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise support staff for museum events.
Facilitate high-quality visitor experiences by leading interpretive tours and living history performances at the Campbell House complex while managing its daily weekday operations.
Conduct historical research and visitor studies to develop age-appropriate programming, track engagement metrics, and communicate regional heritage effectively to diverse audiences.
Other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in History, Education, Anthropology, Teaching, History, Art, Theater, Museum Studies, or related field.
NOTE: Experience with delivering tours or educational programs may substitute this education requirement, year-for-year.
Ability to express interpretive concepts clearly and concisely, with demonstrated success in creating exceptional visitor experiences.
Passion for sharing the region’s stories with audiences of all ages, cultures, and learning preferences through a variety of media (printed, electronic, visual, etc.).
Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
Ability to learn and understand the language and concepts of DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
Commitment to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
Model and champion our culture and values; cultivate a shared, strategic vision; develop people; drive results; foster learning; build relationships; foster teamwork and collaboration; communicate effectively; make things happen as a public servant; lead and navigate change; embrace and embed inclusion in decision making.
Preferred Qualification:
Degree in History, Education, Anthropology, Teaching, History, Art, Theater or Museum Studies.
Understanding of inter-generational & individual learning styles, cultural dynamics, and AAM best practices.
Working knowledge of AAM standards of interpretation and Visual Thinking Strategies interpretive techniques.
How to Apply:Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
A current resume, detailing experience, and education
A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Donotattach additional documents that are not listed above, or any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
Additionally, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This position is part-time (25 hours/week; Tuesday-Friday from 9:30AM - 2:30PM, and Saturday or Sunday from 11:30AM - 4:30PM), and may work some evenings as required by museum business needs and event schedules.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into theNorthwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC), a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Opportunity for All: TheNorthwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization. Contact Information: For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
