Josiah Henson Museum Educator

The Museum Educator reports to the Education Program Manager and works as needed, based on scheduled group tours and programs. Availability required 1-2 days per week. Tuesday – Friday 9 am – 2pm. Occasional weekend or evening availability would be appreciated.

• Conduct onsite/in-person educational guided tours for K-12 schools, homeschoolers, scouts, families, and other community groups visiting Josiah Henson Museum and Park using interpretive materials provided by Josiah Henson Museum and Park.
• As needed, assist with development, delivery, and set-up/breakdown for onsite, offsite, or virtual programs.
• As needed, work in the Visitor Center. Open/close public buildings, answer park patron questions and provide direction, check-in program attendees, ring up admissions and gift shop sales, as needed assist with cleaning/sanitation of public restrooms and public spaces. · Participate in mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have earned a college degree in Education, Public History, Museum Studies, American History, or a related field.
• Experience conducting K-12 student tours, programs, or activities in a museum, park, or classroom setting. Familiarity with state/local curriculum standards are a plus. ·
• Proven ability to excel in verbal communication, take direction, be a team player, flexibility to multitask and maintain stability under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish especially) are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience · Valid driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one.
• Ability and enthusiasm for customer service and public speaking
• Familiarity working with school age children.
• Knowledge and willingness to learn about American history and lifeways.

• Ability to regularly work onsite/in person with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to regularly move between the museum, visitor center, and grounds.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up 50 lbs.
• Use of multiple technical equipment and software applications may be required.
• Ability to provide regular transportation to work. No public transportation to the work site.

Supplemental Information

• This position is a seasonal/intermittent (part-time) and does not provide benefits.
• Salary based on experience.
• A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.