Museum Educational Program Specialist I

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OVERVIEW:

The Museum Education Program Specialist I position is responsible for presenting innovative engaging and meaningful gallery experiences for diverse audiences.

The Maine State Museum located in the state capital Augusta serves as a vital cultural resource for students scholars lifelong learners and anyone curious about the states past present and future. The Maine State Museum has roots that stretch back to the 1830s and is currently preparing to enter a new exciting phase. The museum has been closed for extensive renovations and is now gearing up to reopen in October 2026 with new exhibits and an education center designed to engage families and students from PreK through grade 8.

The museum will be open six days a week (TuesdaySunday). This full-time position requires working every other weekend and occasional evenings.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will be responsible for presenting and assisting with the development of formal and informal educational and interpretive gallery programs of Maine State Museum exhibits for a wide range of individuals from PreK students to tourist to lively senior groups.

Working closely with the education and visitor services team and museum volunteers this position will assist with the daily operations of public spaces and the admissions desk and help plan and present team and museum volunteers this position will assist with the daily operations of public spaces and the admissions desk and help with the planning and presentation of special events and workshops. The ideal candidate is familiar with current inquiry-based teaching strategies and is skilled in interdisciplinary object-based teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include conducting educational gallery programs
• Assisting with the development of educational materials
• Assisting with scheduling tours
• Planning and implementing special events
• Interpreting and explaining tour policies
• Performing associated administrative support functions.
• Work is performed under limited supervision.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Museum artifacts Maine social history natural history and prehistory.
• Knowledge of object-based teaching and touring methods and techniques and the required subject matter.
• Knowledge of principles practices and techniques of museum educational and gallery interpretive program design.
• Knowledge of Maine Learning Standards Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core Standards.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques in an informal education setting
• Knowledge of computerized systems and web-based educational tools and resources.
• Knowledge of customer service standards.
• Ability to work within a team and advanced interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop plan organize and implement interpretive programs.
• Ability to prepare maintain and disseminate informational material and coordinate special event activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a variety of people community members teachers scholars and colleagues.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
• Ability to independently perform research studies.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to facilitate groups with different needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A three (3) year combination of education training and/or experience providing education and/or interpretative programs to groups and individuals.

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