About us:
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.
In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles with worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.
About the role:
We are looking for an Educator who can facilitate Museums of Tolerance (MOT) programs to middle and high school students on the topics of antisemitism, the Holocaust, the Civil Rights Movement, digital media literacy, and other human rights issues. You will be managing and conducting workshops both on board the Mobile Museum of Tolerance and occasionally within the elementary, middle, and high school classrooms at schools and in communities across Florida. We will rely on you to find ways to continuously improve the educational experience the Museums of Tolerance provides and to maintain positive relationships with institutions bringing MoT’s educational offerings to their communities.
About you:
You are passionate about fighting against anti-Semitism, racism, and for promoting human rights and dignity. You have experience in teaching and/or facilitating – especially with elementary, middle, and high school students – but also feel comfortable engaging with adults.
You can use good judgment and make sound decisions in a public arena, including the ability to respond appropriately to questions on the above-mentioned topics.
This position will report to the Program Manager or Head of Education for the South. This position requires traveling alongside the MMOT throughout the state of Florida, including rural, suburban, and urban communities.
Responsibilities:
- Traveling with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus to different schools and communities.
- Facilitating open houses at libraries and other community sites/interacting with visitors of all ages.
- Monitoring the MMOT email and website request forms and responding to questions about new visits.
- Facilitate existing programming in an engaging and interactive manner on and off of the bus.
- Assist the Director and Education consultants on creating lesson plans and teachers guides.
- Inform the Director if there are any issues with the bus itself or problems with a visit.
- Facilitate and collect data, data analysis, and evaluation and send post MMOT visit thank you emails. Provides assistance on data-driven continuous improvement strategies.
Experience and Skills:
- Reside in the Florida area.
- Have at least 1 year of teaching experience.
- Have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study.
- Possess a self-starting attitude, be ready to seize opportunities and make an impact without specific instruction.
- Timely problem-solving skills to tackle emergencies, unintended delays, and/or changes in the schedule.
- Possess a self-starting attitude, be ready to seize opportunities and make an impact without specific instruction.
- Personality profile to fit into a safe, inclusive, open and collaborative culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where you will get your hands into the details.
Our Benefits:
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Reside in Florida area
- At least 1 year of teaching or facilitation experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with elementary, middle, or high school students
- Ability and willingness to travel statewide with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance
- Strong judgment and ability to respond appropriately to sensitive questions about antisemitism, the Holocaust, and human rights
- Data collection, basic data analysis, and evaluation experience
- Self-starting attitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Comfort engaging with adults and students of all ages; strong interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a global Jewish human rights organization dedicated to combating antisemitism, hate, and terrorism. It promotes human rights and dignity, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and stands with Israel. Through a strategic combination of education, advocacy, and storytelling, the Center uses the lessons of the Holocaust to teach tolerance and advance justice for future generations.
