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Position: Museum Educator
The Long Island Museum
The museum educator is responsible for working with the members of the education department to assist with the development, implementation and delivery of education programming for children, adults and senior citizens. The educator is also responsible for a wide range of detailed administrative duties. This is a full-time status position of 25 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday with some evening/weekend hours as scheduled. This position reports to the Director of Education.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
How to apply:
Send resume and cover letter to agass@longislandmuseum.org or to:
Anna Gass, Human Resources Administrator
The Long Island Museum
1200 Route 25A
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Fax 631-751-0353
The Long Island Museum
The museum educator is responsible for working with the members of the education department to assist with the development, implementation and delivery of education programming for children, adults and senior citizens. The educator is also responsible for a wide range of detailed administrative duties. This is a full-time status position of 25 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday with some evening/weekend hours as scheduled. This position reports to the Director of Education.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other museum educators in the planning, preparing and teaching of collections-based programs for senior citizens and school-age children including students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. This includes school programs, access programs, scout programs, after-school programs, vacation programs and summer workshops.
- Maintains and organizes all program and education department supplies and teaching materials to ensure smooth daily operation.
- Manages and implements school outreach programs.
- Creates and updates pre and post visit materials for school field trip programs.
- Works with the education and curatorial department to develop and facilitate educational public programs designed to support exhibitions and attract adult and family visitors.
- Assists with various administrative tasks including maintaining mailing lists for distribution of brochures for school, children’s and public programs, as well as helping organize annual student and adult art shows.
- Works select evenings/weekend public programs and participates in public programs for families and community groups.
- Contributes to long range planning research, specifically focusing on outreach and evaluation.
Requirements:
- Degree in museum education, education, special education, or related field preferred.
- Experience teaching in a museum or classroom setting.
- Collaboration, flexibility, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
- Excellent communication skills needed for interactions with schools, families and community organizations.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media is a plus.
- Comfortable lifting and moving program related supplies and equipment.
- This position involves some evening/weekend work.
How to apply:
Send resume and cover letter to agass@longislandmuseum.org or to:
Anna Gass, Human Resources Administrator
The Long Island Museum
1200 Route 25A
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Fax 631-751-0353
Education Specialist Position
Huntington Historical Society
The Huntington Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501c3 dedicated to preserving and sharing Huntington's ongoing history. This mission is supported through public education
programs, maintaining historic house museums and collections, as well as a regional research center and archive. Currently, the Society is seeking a part-time Education Specialist
to assist with and expand the Society’s current education and outreach offerings.
Job Description
The primary focus for the Education Specialist will be researching and building a long term plan to grow school and community participation in the Society’s programs, as well
as to document best practices to grow and retain a strong volunteer base. In addition, the Specialist will assist with the following responsibilities: 1) Reviewing and editing content
for programs, 2) Delivering education programs to visiting school groups during the week, 3) Serving as a gallery guide at HHS property as needed, 4) Recruiting, training,
and managing volunteers, 5) Aiding in outreach and promotion of programs. This is a one-year position with potential for renewal. This person will work closely
with the Assistant Director for 10-15 hours per week over 42 weeks to properly evaluate, plan, and implement this project. Expected salary for this position will be $14 per hour.
Qualifications
The Education Specialist should be a flexible, creative, outgoing self-starter who is able to work independently while also being highly collaborative with both staff and volunteers.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or history is required, Masters preferred
- Knowledge of New York State Common Core Learning Standards in History/Social Studies
- Training in/knowledge of child development and various learning styles and abilities
- Training in arts education practices a major plus
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in leading tours, interpreting a collection, and presenting programs to a wide variety of ages
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing school programs and volunteer staff in a museum or gallery setting; Historical building experience preferred
- Experience teaching elementary/middle-aged students in a classroom, museum, historic house or gallery setting
- Proven success marketing educational programs and events to schools and communities
- Experience in leading tours, interpreting a collection, and presenting programs to a wide variety of ages
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Past Perfect 5.0, Survey Monkey, and Constant Contact preferred
- Knowledge of current museum education theory and practices preferred
- Experience in a particular folk art (ie: weaving, spinning, etc.) a plus , but not required
Schedule Requirements:
- This position requires 10-15 hours per week, including Sundays 12:30-4:30pm
- Occasional evening availability for special programs
Physical Requirements:
*Please note that all HHS historic buildings and offices are only accessible via stairs
- Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend over and reach high spaces for gathering teaching materials
- Physical stamina to lift and carry supplies and set up tables
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to kmeade@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Huntington Historical Society
The Huntington Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501c3 dedicated to preserving and sharing Huntington's ongoing history. This mission is supported through public education
programs, maintaining historic house museums and collections, as well as a regional research center and archive. Currently, the Society is seeking a part-time Education Specialist
to assist with and expand the Society’s current education and outreach offerings.
Job Description
The primary focus for the Education Specialist will be researching and building a long term plan to grow school and community participation in the Society’s programs, as well
as to document best practices to grow and retain a strong volunteer base. In addition, the Specialist will assist with the following responsibilities: 1) Reviewing and editing content
for programs, 2) Delivering education programs to visiting school groups during the week, 3) Serving as a gallery guide at HHS property as needed, 4) Recruiting, training,
and managing volunteers, 5) Aiding in outreach and promotion of programs. This is a one-year position with potential for renewal. This person will work closely
with the Assistant Director for 10-15 hours per week over 42 weeks to properly evaluate, plan, and implement this project. Expected salary for this position will be $14 per hour.
Qualifications
The Education Specialist should be a flexible, creative, outgoing self-starter who is able to work independently while also being highly collaborative with both staff and volunteers.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or history is required, Masters preferred
- Knowledge of New York State Common Core Learning Standards in History/Social Studies
- Training in/knowledge of child development and various learning styles and abilities
- Training in arts education practices a major plus
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in leading tours, interpreting a collection, and presenting programs to a wide variety of ages
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing school programs and volunteer staff in a museum or gallery setting; Historical building experience preferred
- Experience teaching elementary/middle-aged students in a classroom, museum, historic house or gallery setting
- Proven success marketing educational programs and events to schools and communities
- Experience in leading tours, interpreting a collection, and presenting programs to a wide variety of ages
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Past Perfect 5.0, Survey Monkey, and Constant Contact preferred
- Knowledge of current museum education theory and practices preferred
- Experience in a particular folk art (ie: weaving, spinning, etc.) a plus , but not required
Schedule Requirements:
- This position requires 10-15 hours per week, including Sundays 12:30-4:30pm
- Occasional evening availability for special programs
Physical Requirements:
*Please note that all HHS historic buildings and offices are only accessible via stairs
- Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend over and reach high spaces for gathering teaching materials
- Physical stamina to lift and carry supplies and set up tables
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to kmeade@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.