What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Project Educator position at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum?
Description
Locations: Air & Space Museum - 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver CO, 80230 (primary)
Exploration of Flight - 13005 Wings Way, Englewood CO, 80112 (secondary)
Status & Classification: Regular | Part-Time | Non-Exempt
Payrate: $25/hour (depending on experience)
Work Schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 8:30am ~ 4pm | Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun as needed* | < 30 hours/week
*This position must accommodate a flexible work schedule including occasional off-site travel, weekends, and special events.
Application window: deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 12th 2024
Summary
The Aerospace Project Educator is responsible for accomplishing Wings Museum's onsite educational mandate and responsibilities. This position exists to facilitate and promote Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) and expand educational outreach programs. The Aerospace Project Educator is a member of the Education department reporting directly to the Director of Education and works closely with the Education Program Manager, Education Program Coordinator, Aerospace Educators, and other inter-departmental teams.
Organization
Founded in 1994 on the former Lowry Air Force Base, Wings Over the Rockies is a non-profit community organization dedicated to unlocking dreams of flight through exhibits, local events, and educational programming. We are Colorado’s premier Air & Space Museum having been recognized by CNN Travel as one of their 20 Best aviation museums in the world. Each year we welcome roughly 160,000 visitors representing all 50 states and dozens of countries internationally. Wings is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Museum boasts more than 100,000 sq. ft. of open hangar space full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, historical artifacts, and more. Visitors can experience thrilling flight simulators, discover educational programs, and participate in one of our many exciting museum-sponsored events.
Exploration of Flight (EoF) is our flight-focused educational extension. This 15-acre campus is located at the Centennial Airport where we offer showcase events with a variety of aircraft, aviation immersion programs, pilot ground training, and flight experiences. EoF is home to our Blue Sky Gallery exhibit and interactive aviation center featuring an airworthy fleet of civilian and military aircraft.
Benefits
- 403(b) group retirement plan
- Paid Sick leave
- Museum membership, store discount, and other employee perks
- Potential for annual bonuses, merit pay increases, and career advancement
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Please Note - this list is not all inclusive but intended to be a general guide to the essential duties of this position.
- Create and oversee aerospace courses, aircraft build projects, and other courses for WAE programs
- Train and certify (per Museum standards) volunteers to act as classroom/shop floor paraprofessionals in support of ongoing teaching and learning
- Supervise, document, and record safety training, safety best practices, and safety equipment for students and staff as needed
- Coordinate and originate programs with post-secondary institutions, specifically those who offer a path to airframe and power plant licensure and related ratings
- Assist in negotiating Memorandums Of Understanding (MOU’s) for presentation to Museum leadership
- Maintain facilities, tools, and supplies needed for program coursework
- Coordinate new aircraft projects, supply needs etc., with vendors and Museum leadership
- Support and assist Education program staff with daily operations and outreach as needed
Working Conditions
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum operates within an 80-year-old aircraft hangar. Exploration of Flight is located at a busy regional airport. Environmental conditions may vary.
If you are an individual with a disability, you may request reasonable accommodations if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting our HR Department at 303-360-5360 for assistance.
Requirements
- Aviation Mechanic (A&P) certification
- Pilot experience is highly desired
- Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance
- Experienced with aircraft tools and equipment
- Able to operate in a workshop setting, tolerate loud noises, dust, odors, etc.
- Must be able to push, pull, squat, and lift 50 lbs.
- Self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Team-player experienced working on group projects
- Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience
- Ability to handle a number of projects and prioritize work
- Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new programs
- Commitment to social inclusion and making the Museum accessible to a wide-ranging audience
- Familiarity to the mission of the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Salary : $25