Job Description

Description

This Non-Permanent position is expected to last from September 17 - December 31, 2023

NOTE: Ccoordination with supervisor to adjust work schedule and/or work additional hours as required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Planned Schedule: Tuesday - Friday from 9:30 - 2:30, Saturday or Sunday from 11:30 - 4:30, and some evenings.
Approximately 16 hours per week, but may work more or fewer hours based on business needs. (Up to 25 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.

What you will be doing:
MINECRAFT: The Exhibition
This Exhibition celebrates the world\'s best-selling video game by exploring how Minecraft has developed into a platform for unlimited creative expression, community-crafting, and inspiration to build a better world outside of the game.

You will get to explore the limitless possibilities and tell your own story as you develop problem-solving skills, discover new design concepts, and create innovative solutions to real-world problems in this one-of-a -kind exhibition.

Minecraft: The exhibition is organized by the Museum of Pop Culture in partnership with Mojang Studios.

Duties

Some of what you will be doing includes:

• Support visitors in the galleries, providing guidance and instruction
• Maintain equipment
• Foster an engaging environment for our visitors that supports innovation, critical-thinking and curiosity
• Expresses interpretive concepts clearly and concisely to ensure that interpretation is both age-appropriate and fosters family learning
• Conducts occasional visitor research to ensure exceptional visitor experiences
• Develops and tracks attendance and engagement metrics
• Protecting the exhibition from visitors touching and ensuring no food or drink is brought in

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
Bachelor\'s Degree in History, Education, Anthropology, Teaching, Art, Theater or Museum Studies

OR

Equivalent experience delivering tours or educational programs.

AND

• Ability to lift/move/transfer 30 pounds.
• Ability to express interpretive concepts clearly and concisely.
• 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.).

PREFERRED:

• Pursuing Degree in Game Design, History, Education, Teaching, 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

Supplemental Information

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, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Opportunity for All:
The MAC celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities 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 Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email .

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.

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