Museum Educator (Seasonal)
Description:
Educators at the USS Constitution Museum work in a highly visible position that is essential to fulfilling the Museum’s mission of creating a positive, memorable experience where visitors can learn and connect to history. The position is responsible for welcoming and providing exceptional customer service to our visitors; facilitating a range of hands-on interpretive programs for different audiences, including families and Pre K-12th grade students; and encouraging visitors to voluntarily donate to the Museum. As a part of the Museum Learning department, you will be trained in interpretation techniques, customer service, and USS Constitution’s history.
Educators at the USS Constitution Museum work in a highly visible position that is essential to fulfilling the Museum’s mission of creating a positive, memorable experience where visitors can learn and connect to history. The position is responsible for welcoming and providing exceptional customer service to our visitors; facilitating a range of hands-on interpretive programs for different audiences, including families and Pre K-12th grade students; and encouraging visitors to voluntarily donate to the Museum. As a part of the Museum Learning department, you will be trained in interpretation techniques, customer service, and USS Constitution’s history.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills, a mature and outgoing personality; and an enjoyment for interacting with members of the public. He or she is detail-oriented; can manage several tasks simultaneously; displays a positive attitude with visitors and staff members; and exhibits a willingness to work as part of a team. Previous employment or volunteer experience in museum education/interpretation or customer service positions is preferred.Those selected for the position will be required to attend training.
Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills, a mature and outgoing personality; and an enjoyment for interacting with members of the public. He or she is detail-oriented; can manage several tasks simultaneously; displays a positive attitude with visitors and staff members; and exhibits a willingness to work as part of a team. Previous employment or volunteer experience in museum education/interpretation or customer service positions is preferred.Those selected for the position will be required to attend training.
Schedule: All schedules are available for the summer season (July 1-October 31)
- Full-Time: Tuesday-Saturday (8:30-5:00)
- Part-Time: Thursday-Saturday (8:30-5:00 on Thursday and Friday and 10:00-6:30 on Saturday)
- Substitute (on-call) positions are also available.
How To Apply:
Interested individuals should send cover letter, resume, schedule preferences, and references to jzanolli@ussconstitutionmuseum.org. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE.
Interested individuals should send cover letter, resume, schedule preferences, and references to jzanolli@ussconstitutionmuseum.org. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE.
Apply by:
August 05, 2016
August 05, 2016
Salary:
$12/hour
$12/hour
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