EVOLUTIONS Fellow

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Overview
The EVOLUTIONS Fellow position is an intensive year-long fellowship as part of the EVOLUTIONS teen Program at the Peabody Museum. Open to alumni of the EVOLUTIONS Program who hold a bachelor's degree or above, the EVOLUTIONS Fellow will develop management and teaching skills while serving the Education department of the Yale Peabody Museum. This is a one-year fellowship with the potential of renewal for a second year. With support from the Assistant Manager of Youth Programs, the EVOLUTIONS Fellow will learn to plan, develop, and implement programming for the Peabody Museum. Regular responsibilities include; Develop curriculum development and lesson plan writing skills, and practice those skills in a variety of museum contexts. Facilitate daily programs and classes, honing teaching and science communication skills, Develop science content knowledge through interactions with Peabody collections staff. Shadow the supervision of activities and events for program participant and museum visitors. Participate in activities to develop relationships with informal educators across Yale's campus and throughout New Haven. Support the department with any other projects as assigned.

The EVOLUTIONS Fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in intensive professional development and training, including Yale training workshops, conference sessions, mentorship, and career development activities. This is a 30-hour per week internship with a variable schedule including weekends and evenings.

Required Skills and Abilities
1.Proven experience with YPM's EVOLUTIONS Program.
2. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills. Proven ability to engage and motivate high school students.
3. Strong organizational skills.
4. Proven experience in informal science education. Ability to communicate science content to students and translate science concepts and content into programming.
5. Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Alumni of the EVOLUTIONS Program at the Peabody Museum.

2. Bachelor's degree in science education, psychology, or a related field.

3. Excellent science content knowledge.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Supports and coordinates a range of academic programs. 2. Works on various programs throughout the year; including researching and writing of highly confidential material and working with other departments within the University. 3. Interacts with faculty, students and staff within and outside of the University. 4. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

07/27/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Associate (00)

Salary Range

$39,300.00 - $292,125.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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