Science Educator - Full Time

ATTENTION: To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous employment history, if applicable. In the event the applicant has not been employed for ten (10) continuous years, all time for the ten (10) year period prior to the date of application must be accounted for including periods of school, unemployment and retirement.

LOCATION
Sugar Sand Park Community Center

SCHEDULE
Tuesday through Saturday 8:30AM - 5:30PM
 

 

Under supervision of the department manager or director, performs responsible administrative and technical work in developing and administering the Volunteer Program for the designated area.  Performs intermediate paraprofessional work coordinating, scheduling, teaching and overseeing Science programs at a Science Museum or Nature Center does related work as directed. Work is performed under general supervision.

 

Administers the Volunteer Program for the Children's Science Explorium.
Recruits volunteers for the Children's Science Explorium.
Reviews volunteer applications, conducts interviews, and makes recommendations as to volunteer placement and positions.
Conducts trainings and orientations.
Ensures adequate volunteer coverage.
Monitors volunteer program for effectiveness and maintains appropriate administrative records and time reports.
Plans, organizes, teaches and coordinates school group visits; civic group visits and other outside organizations.

Coordinates in-services interpretation training programs for school teachers, recreation staff, volunteers and youth leaders.

Coordinates production of pre-visit printed, video or other materials for orientation of prospective visitors.

Analyzes, collects, produces and distributes evaluation program instruments relating to the facility.

Develops activities and programs that compliment the science curriculum of Palm Beach County private, pre-schools, summer camps, etc.

Prepares educational information for public relations, fund raising and educational statistics for grants.

Supervises participants utilizing the facility; enforces policies and maintains order.

Inspects facility equipment for proper condition and safety.

Issues facility equipment, maintains proper inventories and monitors use at the facility.

Plans and organizes special events both offsite and at the facility/site; creates and distributes fliers.

Develops schedules for the facility and posts information regarding center activities.

Participates in budget preparation and monitoring.

 

Registers public for events, trips, classes, etc.

Maintains records and prepares reports of activities and programs conducted at the facility;

Maintains contacts with teachers at public, private, pre-schools, summer camps, etc.;

Assists in planning and evaluating permanent and temporary exhibits;

Coordinates, assists, and/or directs outside activities such as: Outreach, talks in schools, loan service and special events;

Manage Outreach teachers, workshop teachers;

Assists in the recruitment, training, and supervision of part-time employees and volunteer personnel of the facility;

Promotes and publicizes the image and activities of the facility throughout the community;

Performs related tasks as required.

 

General knowledge of the operation of a Nature Center or Science Museum.  General knowledge of temporary/visiting science exhibits, permanent science exhibits and displays and related rules and regulations.  General knowledge of the principles and practices of museum planning, programming, and operations.  Ability to confer with the general public and community organizations to promote the Volunteer Program and recruit volunteers.  Ability to organize, train and motivate volunteers.  Ability to give presentations and train staff and volunteers.  General knowledge of fund raising practices; some knowledge of simple cash accounting principles. Ability to maintain order in a public facility.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates, and the general public.  Ability to interpret temporary/visiting science exhibits and displays.  Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.

 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Education, Biology, Marine Science,  Physics, Engineering Science or related fields and some experience in supervising a Nature Center or Science Museum.

 

Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

 

Must be able to lift and carry articles weighing up to 25 lbs., and push articles weighing up to 100 lbs. Exposure to extreme temperatures, insects, noise, dust, heights, dark and confined spaces; ability to stand and walk for up to six hours at a time.