Learning Associate II | Apply by November 10, 2025

Overview

Learning Associate II | Apply by November 10, 2025 – First Americans Museum (FAM).

The Learning Associate II is responsible for delivering hands-on educational experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration. This position involves direct interaction with diverse audiences, and engaging guests in critical thinking and cultural awareness. Additional responsibilities may include FAM public programs, workshops, and supporting the museum's mission of delivering impactful educational experiences to adults. The Learning Associate will partner with FAM volunteers to deliver daily walk-in tours of the South Wing exhibitions and the FAM Mound for general audiences; provide PK–4th grade student experiences in the upcoming Family Discovery Center; lead interpretive presentations for groups ranging from 10–100; serve as museum representatives at reciprocity outreaches; check in and welcome groups on weekends; and facilitate hands-on activities or other interpretive duties in support of public programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the educational quality of programming to ensure a safe and engaging environment for learning.
• Encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions and helping visitors reflect on their experiences.
• Ensure all content shared is accurate, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate for the audience.
• Provide consistent feedback on educational activities and interpretive approaches in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Manage tools, materials, and safety protocols to ensure proper maintenance and usage of educational equipment.
• Collect feedback from guests and identify opportunities for continuous program improvement.
• Work collaboratively with FAM volunteers, colleagues and other museum departments to align efforts with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Participate in required FAM trainings and stay current with trends in museum education and cultural programming to incorporate innovative teaching practices.
• Support additional museum initiatives to promote curiosity, diversity, and discovery learning experiences.
• Cross-train across departments to support a variety of educational initiatives and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
• Professionally represent the museum and its mission during events and interactions; respect and observe First American cultural protocols as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Supervision

The Learning Associate reports to the Director of Learning and Community Engagement.

Guidelines

The Learning Associate adheres to FAM policies and ethics at all times. Uniforms as per policy and seek assistance when needed.

Service

The Learning Associate creates a welcoming environment by assisting visitors with questions, facilitating meaningful interactions with exhibits, and ensuring a positive, inclusive experience for all guests of First Americans Museum.

Quality Management

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics

Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires trust. Maintains integrity and upholds organizational values.

Judgement

Displays willingness to make decisions; explains reasoning; includes appropriate people in decisions; makes timely decisions.

Planning / Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for resources; sets goals; organizes tasks and teams; develops action plans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a confidentiality agreement and background check.

We Are FAM

One Place, Many Nations – In one place, visitors experience the collective histories of 39 First American Nations in Oklahoma today.

FAM Land and Peoples Acknowledgement

FAM honors the ancestors who lived here before it was Oklahoma and acknowledges the indigenous peoples and nations connected to this land.

Our Mission

To serve as a dynamic center promoting awareness and educating the broader public about the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions, and resilience of the First American Nations in Oklahoma today.

Our Core Values

Physical Requirements : Dexterity to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, feeling, climbing, and twisting; vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Americans Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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