Current Openings
Museum Educator (Part-Time: Intermittent)
Museum Educators are responsible for the delivery of a variety of educational programs designed for groups of PreK-12th grade students and for family audiences who visit the museum. Museum Educators play a key role in fostering a welcoming environment for these youth and family audiences. Program content areas include earth science, life science, and Native American cultures of the Pacific Northwest, highlighting Burke collections and research. This position may also support the revamping of programs featuring science and Heritage Arts and Cultures collections represented at the museum, including but not limited to: the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. The Burke Museum Education Department is committed to making the natural world and globally-influenced cultural heritage of Washington State accessible to all learners. We aim to foster and support empathy, curiosity, and a life-long love of learning. This role is part time, up to 20 hours per week as needed.
Employment Opportunities
Employment at the Burke Museum is managed by the University of Washington. Career positions offer competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, museum membership, and a tuition exemption program. To learn more, visit the UW Benefits & Work/Life page.
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Our Work
At the Burke, we bring together people, objects, and the stories that make them meaningful.
