The Grove Museum
OPS Museum Education Program Representative
Working title “Naturalist/Educator”

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter to: TheGrove@dos.myflorida.com.

Work hours: 40 h/p/w
Salary: $15.00 p/h

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; events, outreach and community engagement programs as needed; afterhours as needed (adjust schedule to not exceed 40 h/p/w)

Primary duties:

• Assisting with day-to-day museum operations, including:
  • site opening/closing procedures and light housekeeping
  • giving regularly scheduled guided tours of the house and grounds
  • supervising volunteers and interns
  • site emergency preparation and response, including light debris pick-up
• Developing, leading, and evaluating science-based outdoor educational programs for a variety of public audiences
• Performing specialized land management activities
• Assisting with other Department of State activities or initiatives as needed

Position requirements:

• College degree in the natural sciences, science education, public history, anthropology, or a related field, and at least (2) years combined volunteer or paid work experience in a museum, non-profit organization, government, or a comparable environment in the private sector
• Work Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and occasional evenings and after hours as needed
• Communicate effectively with the public
• Produce written plans and reports
• Bend, walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in standard office software and various social media platforms
• Pass a Level II criminal history background screening

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.