Josiah Henson Museum Educator

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Job Location:

Bethesda, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 21

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Montgomery County Parks Department Park Planning & Stewardship Division is currently seeking applications for a part-time (seasonal/intermittent) Museum Educator position for Josiah Henson Museum and Park (JHMP) in North Bethesda MD.

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.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County please contactmcp-.

Examples of Important Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 drivers 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.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

Working Conditions

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.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information gender identity or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

DescriptionThe Montgomery County Parks Department Park Planning & Stewardship Division is currently seeking applications for a part-time (seasonal/intermittent) Museum Educator position for Josiah Henson Museum and Park (JHMP) in North Bethesda MD.The Museum Educator reports to the Education Program...

Description

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County please contactmcp-.

Examples of Important Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 drivers 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.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

Working Conditions

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.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.