Museum Program Specialist

Responsibilities

• Research, create, coordinate, implement, and provide support for history-based public programs, activities, special events, and exhibits.
• Develop, write, and implement educational lesson plans for K-12 classrooms.
• Develop and run workshops for educators, including teachers, professors, principals, and homeschool associations.
• Provide support to volunteer coordinator to run appropriate trainings for corps.
• Develop and implement Scout programming aligned with current badge requirements.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve as front-line staff during museum open hours and special tours, providing tour introductions and guided tours on an as-needed basis.
• Create interpretive and promotional materials, including flyers, press releases, website marketing and print materials, and maintain updated online and print calendars.
• Sell tickets, process payments and registrations, and take required training for point-of-sale software.
• Schedule programs, meetings, field trips, and tours and communicate with various types of guests (renters, donors, visitors, families, colleagues, etc.) in a professional manner.
• With staff, maintain administrative calendars and spreadsheets, schedule rental setups, and associated tasks.

Qualifications

• Be a self-starter and able to multi-task.
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Learn the basic history of the site and complete formal docent training.
• Be comfortable interacting with the public while serving as front line staff during open hours and special events.
• Be willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid government issued driver’s license.
• Completed or be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in history, education, museum education, museum studies, or a related field preferred.
• A major in history, education, museum education, museum studies, or a related field preferred.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in 19th century U.S. History, African American History, African American Studies or Ethnic Studies desirable.
• Familiarity with current federal and state curriculum guidelines, elementary education teaching methodologies, and ability to develop curriculum for education programming and conducting school field trips and other education-focused tours and workshops.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Spanish Speaker preferred.
• Able to work Independently and in a team environment.
• Clear and open communication required.
• Able to lift 25 pounds and comfortably navigate stairs.
• Able to work outdoor events in a variety of weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

• May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
• The position is part time, up to 30 hours a week, with some evenings and weekends required.
• This position primarily reports Sunday-Thursday weekly with occasional schedule changes for programs.
• Position does not qualify for benefits.
• A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

Required Application Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

Benefit Summary

• For Seasonal Intermittent Employees
• Health Insurance Plans
• Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.
• Medical: Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
• UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan
• Other Benefits Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

Additional Information

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Please attach a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to your application.