Part Time Museum Education Recreation Assistant I

Part Time - Museum Education - Recreation Assistant I

About the Job:At the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) where we commemorate and preserve the cultural richness of the Pikes Peak region youll energize our youth family and adult programs making a lasting impact on our communitys connection to its history. The CSPM preserves and shares our cultural history through innovative exhibits educational outreach and programming and preservation of its collections. Founded as a collecting institution in 1896 today the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum builds a lasting connection to the Pikes Peak region by preserving and sharing our cultural history.

Job Type:This is a .75 full-time position with benefits averaging 30 hours per week. Additional hours may be scheduled as needs arise. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function in the performance of this job.

Work Location:Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum 215 S Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903 USA

Learn more about the department: position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.**

• Develop and lead instructional programs by assisting with research planning preparation implementation and evaluation of age and ability-appropriate programs to include:
  • Family Fun Days
  • Yearly Festivals
  • K-12 School Programs
  • Little Learners Preschool Program
  • Teen Junior Docent Program
• Guide museum tours and walking tours
• Provide training support for museum volunteers
• Organize supplies; maintain program spaces

• Knowledge of the cultural history of the Pikes Peak region
• Ability to plan and lead programs for a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of child developmental stages and positive behavior management skills
• Ability to take a leadership role in training and educational activities
• Ability to prioritize think and work independently; problem solve; and complete tasks in a timely manner

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).

• One year of full-time professional experience in a related field.

• Possess or obtain within three months of employment hire a CPR certification and First Aid Certification

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Have completed at least one semester of college level coursework in education history anthropology or a related field
• Have at least one year of volunteer or professional experience in a related field
• Experience leading interpretive activities in a museum setting
• Experience developing and leading early childhood programs

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

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