Museum Educator, Digital Media & AI Literacy

About The Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and to explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture.

The Paley Center for Media owns the iconic, New York Paley Museum where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together, and during the year, produces unmatched programs for the public and industry.

On the public side, programs celebrate the very best of television, digital content, and interactive entertainment. On the industry side, the Paley Center convenes the most influential business leaders to explore and debate the most critical issues and opportunities within the industry while also fostering a sense of community amongst peers. Through its respected Paley Impact series, programs educate and explore how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse on important societal issues.

At the heart of The Paley Center sits the Paley Archive, which represents the largest public collection of its kind and is often cited as a national treasure, with over 160,000 programs spanning more than 100 years. This collection also serves as an incredible resource for K-12 educators and students nationwide that are served through its respected education classes.

Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.

Scope

The Paley Center for Media is seeking a Museum Educator to design and lead intergenerational workshops in YouTube content creation, social media literacy and safety, and practical AI tools for parents, adults, and tweens. You’ll build inclusive, hands-on learning that demystifies platforms and AI while promoting creativity and safe digital habits

Lead hands-on workshops for parents, adults, and tweens (8+) on YouTube production, social media literacy and safety, and practical AI tools—all within an engaging, museum-based learning environment.

The standard work week for this position is On-site in NYC Wednesday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver interactive, intergenerational workshops that build confidence and critical thinking around content creation, online safety, and responsible AI use.
• Lead YouTube workshops covering storytelling and community guidelines.
• Build media literacy. Teach platform safety, privacy settings, screen-time boundaries, digital etiquette, and reputation management.
• Demystify AI. Facilitate accessible sessions on AI concepts, ethics, and hands-on tools (e.g., ChatGPT, DALL·E, Teachable Machine).
• Design curricula. Create scaffolded, age-appropriate lesson plans and kits for parents and tweens; iterate from feedback and evaluation data.
• Design curricula and interactive learning experiences for mixed-age audiences, primarily parents and children ages 8+
• Stay current on digital trends, tools, and best practices to inform program development
• Collaborate with internal teams to align programming with institutional goals and priorities
• Support data collection, evaluation, and continuous improvement of workshop offerings
• May supervise part-time educators or interns as programs scale
• Engage as a Paley Ambassador for social media initiatives by actively sharing Paley’s social media posts within one’s own networks, to amplify the organization’s reach and foster community engagement
• Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Our successful employees meet the following criteria:

• Extremely organized with proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets
• Exceptional business writing skills and outstanding verbal communication
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead cross functional teams
• Ability to take ownership of all tasks and manage simultaneously
• Positive and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Resourcefulness, creativity, strong problem-solving, and research skills

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in education, museum programming, media literacy, instructional design, or youth/family engagement
• Experience teaching in museums, libraries, community orgs, or informal learning settings; strong production or platform background is helpful.
• Creator toolkit. Proficiency with mobile and desktop editing (e.g., CapCut, Premiere, iMovie), thumbnails/titles, analytics basics, and YouTube community guidelines.
• Demonstrated success in developing and facilitating educational programs for children and/or families
• Experience using and teaching creative and educational tools such as iMovie, Canva, AI platforms such ChatGPT and DALL·E
• Strong knowledge of digital content platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok), social media tools, and emerging technologies
• AI literacy. Comfort explaining core AI concepts and guardrails; hands-on demos with mainstream tools; ethical use and bias awareness.
• Safety-first approach. Knowledge of privacy controls, COPPA considerations, digital well-being, and inclusive internet safety practices.
• Audience fluency. Proven ability to facilitate for adults/parents and tweens; translate complex tech into clear, engaging activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience using social media and AI technologies to design and deliver engaging learning content or curriculum
• Familiarity with object-based teaching, visual thinking strategies, and media literacy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, anticipate and articulate program needs
• Ability to problem-solve, be flexible, and imaginative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort with technology and technical equipment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, media studies, instructional design, or related field a plus
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital safety regulations, such as COPPA, and parental control tools
• Experience leading intergenerational or family-focused programming
• Background in STEM/STEAM or digital citizenship education

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Paley Center for Media maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and termination.