The Youth Mentor role is an exciting opportunity to join a team at Oxford University Museum of Natural History with a reputation for excellence and innovation. The museum’s public engagement team works closely with the collections and research teams to deliver a wide range of programming
Job Description
About the role The Youth Mentor role is an exciting opportunity to join a team at Oxford University Museum of Natural History with a reputation for excellence and innovation. The museum's public engagement team works closely with the collections and research teams to deliver a wide range of programming to diverse audiences. You will work with the Youth Programme Leader to devise and deliver engaging Saturday sessions for young people. You will take an active role in session delivery, ensuring activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with the museum's policies and procedures for working with young people. You will support participants and encourage them to engage with wider opportunities related to nature and science, and contribute to the evaluation of activities by reporting on key findings. This is a fixed-term variable hours post. It is anticipated that you will work minimum 10 days, maximum 17 days over a 12 (twelve) month period. Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. About You We are looking for two people with an infectious passion for natural history and a strong enthusiasm for engaging young people with science and nature. You will be able to create interesting, relevant and varied activities that meet the needs of young people, while demonstrating an understanding of the needs and expectations of young people in an informal learning environment. You will be an organised and confident communicator, able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team. You will be supported by the Museum's Head of Education and Learning and Youth Programme Leader.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities Work collaboratively to plan eight engaging Saturday sessions for 14- to 16-year-olds, monthly Youth Forum sessions for 16- to 19-year-olds and occasional activity sessions for 10- to 13-year-olds. Ensure that activities enable participants to reflect on nature in an informed and evidence-led manner Take an active role in the delivery of sessions, adhering to the museum's policies and procedures for working with young people. Work with the Youth Programme Leader to ensure activities are accessible and inclusive and a diverse group of young people are supported to participate. Work with the Youth Programme Leader to encourage participants to seek out other opportunities to engage with nature. Work with the Youth Programme Leader to evaluate activities and report on key findings
Job Responsibilities
Other Duties Undertake any necessary training identified. Comply with health and safety regulations. Comply with the policies and procedures set out in the Handbook for University Support Staff/Academic Related Staff.
Organisation: Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Postcode: OX1 3PW
How to Apply
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting evidence form, using the attached template as part of your online application. Your Supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Sarah Lloyd, Head of Education and Learning, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).
Oxford University Museum of Natural History was opened in 1860 and houses the University’s extensive scientific holdings of natural history, which are used for research, teaching, and public engagement with science. The holdings are currently organised into three collection areas: Earth, Life, and the library and archives.