Education Programs Specialist

• Provide robust resources and programming to ensure Mount Vernons mission is accessible to all visitors who come to Mount Vernon.
• Lead signature learning experiences from concept planning logistics developing training managing expenses implementing supervising evaluating and 2026 signature programs include the following:
  • Homeschool Days
  • Family Days
  • Youth and Adult Sensory Friendly Days
  • Specialty workshops
• Collaborate with various Mount Vernon colleagues and institutional partners in creating and offering new resources and activities at Mount Vernon.
• Provide expertise in intergenerational learning to other Mount Vernon departments as needed
• Provide support outside of the Education Programs department designed to connect youth and families to Mount Vernons mission. Programs and initiatives include:
  • Special event activities (Free Day Halloween Colonial Days)
  • Local community outreach and civic initiatives
  • Homeschool Educator Advisory Board
  • Annual 2025-2026 this includes 250th Anniversary topics
• Lead efforts in Mount Vernon becoming an access-for-all historic site including creating developing implementing and evaluating programs for and outreach to sensory-friendly audiences.
• Coordinate the interns volunteers and designated staff detailed to education programs and related events.
• Stay current and train others on museum education and public programming trends in informal learning environments and program materials to improve the educational and engagement impact of the programs
• Review marketing ads design and keep webpages and program events up to date; review and update the For Home Educators page with previous program resources; respond to questions from Media & Communications that come on social media; find new places to market programs
• Represent Mount Vernon in regional conversations about family and intergeneration learning and museum education.
• Participate in Department of Museum Education Programs meetings as needed.
• Work within budget and time frame requirements

• Bachelors degree in history museum studies leadership studies civics studies education English or related studies or an equally qualifying experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in program development and coordination
• Demonstrated interest in museums or public history
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong oral communication and public speaking skills
• Knowledge of museum education practices and program or exhibition evaluation
• Strong interpersonal skills with scholars teachers contractors students stakeholders and Mount Vernon Colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to follow administrative and financial policies and practices
• Strong organizational skills; ability to track several projects simultaneously and to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated practice/skills in leading dialogue or programming with young people about slavery civics the Constitution and related topics in American history
• Experience in engaging and developing programming with non-traditional museum goers
• Knowledge of and ability to implement and evaluate educational programming for intergenerational audiences

• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods on varying surfaces inside and outside and in a variety of conditions
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee recognition at 5 years of service
• Monthly employee events
• Employee referral program
• On-site Library
• Discount on Public Event Tickets
• Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
• Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
• Free Parking
• Health Vision and Dental insurance
• Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid leave for Sick Time Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible spending account for medical care

1. Exceed audience learning expectations and ensure a level of access in which everyone is welcome. Be friendly respectful engaging and flexible. Always remember that this visit may be their first and only.
2. Encourage a meaningful appreciation of George Washington and the world in which he lived. Ensure that his legacies connect to the world our audiences live in today.
3. Engage yourself in the mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association take responsibility for your continued development and commit to collaboration. Care for your colleagues and be proud of what we accomplish together.

Required Experience:

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