Reports to: Senior Education Manager
Details: Full-time, year-round, 40 hours/week. Non-exempt. Start date: on/around September 1, 2023.
Accepting applications: applications are open until filled. Candidates must submit cover letter and resume.
Location: This is an in-person, on-site role. Candidates must be able to regularly commute to ECHO, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT.
Description: Join ECHO’s education team to support our dynamic STEM programs both at the museum and in our community! Join ECHO’s education team and support those efforts, including STEM Festivals (where we bring STEM activities to communities in Vermont and NY); ECHO school vacation and summer camps; and ECHO’s Early Learning Program for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about informal science education, interacting with children, and be a flexible problem solver who can provide a great experience every day.
Responsibilities include:
- Co-deliver ECHO’s STEM Festival Program
- Safely load/unload large, mobile interactive exhibits to and from ECHO’s outreach truck
- Drive ECHO’s box truck to off-site events around Vermont and New York
- Update and monitor ECHO’s STEM festival registration systems
- Teach youth vacation and summer camps
- Support the planning and preparation for camp activities
- Assist in training seasonal summer camp staff
- Support the delivery of ECHO’s Early Learning Programs at ECHO and offsite
- Assist with classroom programs for preschool and K-6 audiences
- Greet and orient school groups at ECHO
- Manage program materials and resupply consumables
- Facilitate in ECHO’s Engineer It! Exhibit, when assigned
- Assist in set up and break down, when assigned
Essential Skills:
- Associate’s degree or higher in education or related field
- Experience creating and delivering memorable STEM learning experiences
- 2+ years’ experience working with elementary age children or early learners
- Valid driver’s license
- Comfort loading materials in and out of a truck. This includes carrying, pushing, and lifting up to 40 pounds as well as walking on a variety of surfaces.
- Ability to work collaboratively and productively with colleagues, both within ECHO and community partners
- Comfort with problem-solving and dealing with unplanned circumstances
Instructions for Applying: To be considered a candidate for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@echovermont.org
If you require assistance with the application process, or need a different form of application, please contact Katelyn Olson (she/her/hers) by email or phone (kolson@echovermont.org / 802-864-1848 Ext.116).
ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or Federal law.
Concerning COVID: All ECHO employees, interns, and volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Public Programs Specialist
Reports to: Public Programs Manager
Details: Full-time, year-round, 40 hours/week which will include a weekend day. Non-exempt. Start date: on/around September 1, 2023.
Accepting applications: applications are open until filled. Candidates must submit cover letter and resume.
Location: This is an in-person, on-site role. Candidates must be able to regularly commute to ECHO, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT.
Description: We need an enthusiastic, engaging, creative informal science educator to join our team to deliver the highest quality STEM education experiences to our guests! The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about and enjoy spending their days with early learners and students K-6 and will be a creative educator who can deliver existing and develop new STEM challenges to help ECHO meet its mission of engaging guests in the joy of scientific discovery.
Responsibilities include:
- Deliver engaging STEM activities for learners of all ages in the Engineer It! Exhibit program space
- Work with the public programs team to develop and create custom educational materials and activities to facilitate engagement in a hands-on learning space
- Coordinate, train, and coach volunteers and interns to deliver an outstanding daily guest experience
- Assist in the planning and execution of week-long public festivals
- Help manage program materials
- Assist in daily floor set up and break down
- Greet and orient groups
Essential Skills:
- Associate’s degree or higher in education, STEM, or related field
- 2+ years’ experience working with elementary age children or early learners, preferably delivering science/STEM education
- Enthusiasm for and comfort with working with the public
- Experience developing lesson plans or educational experiences
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Instructions for Applying: To be considered a candidate for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@echovermont.org
If you require assistance with the application process, or need a different form of application, please contact Katelyn Olson (she/her/hers) by email or phone (kolson@echovermont.org / 802-864-1848 Ext.116).
ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or Federal law.
Concerning COVID: All ECHO employees, interns, and volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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