The Exhibit Hall Educational Interpreter, reporting to the Exhibit Content and Media Manager, is primarily responsible for assisting in the facilitation of the general visitor experience in the Senate Surround, including guiding visitors around the exhibit halls, interpreting exhibit content to make it as engaging as possible and answering questions about Senate history, Senator Kennedy, and civics.  Interpreters will also have the opportunity to help create new interpretations for visitors.  These are part time positions with a varying work schedule not to exceed 20 hours per workweek, to include weekend scheduling.  These positions are not eligible for benefits.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the general visitor experience in the Senate Surround exhibit halls.
  • Ensure that the standards of excellence set by EMK Institute are reflected in the daily presentation of the Senate Surround exhibit halls.
  • Participate in ongoing training for visitor experience to ensure consistent quality of interpretation.
  • Learn content of exhibits prior to work on the floor.
  • Report regularly to Exhibit Content and Media Manager on guest engagement and technological functionality, and assist with research and interpretation development as necessary.

  

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience working with students or adults in a hands-on learning environment or living history setting.
  • Creative, engaging personality with the ability to exhibit the gravitas necessary for performing particular roles in the SIM.
  • Experience working with large groups and an ability to respond skillfully to a wide variety of people from different social and cultural backgrounds.
  • The ability to think on one’s feet to troubleshoot issues that may arise in working with large groups of students.
  • An interest in and basic working knowledge of politics, government, and the legislative process.
  • Comfort working in a collaborative, technology-based start-up environment.
  • Experience working with varied audiences: students, teachers, faculty, administrator, state and local officials in role-play, educational, or museum learning environments.
  • Ability to represent the Institute to the general public.
  • Practical and creative problem solving skills.
  • Willingness and ability to work some nights and weekends as necessary.

 

Please email résumé and cover letter to resumes@emkinstitute.org.  Indicate “Exhibit Hall Educational Interpreter” in the subject line.  Please, no phone calls.

 

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for The United States Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications:

  • Must have experience in educational environments.
  • Bachelor of Arts degree preferred.
  • Experience with museums or hands-on learning environments preferred.
  • At least 1 relevant work experience required, some of which should be in a hands-on learning environment, school setting, or working directly with students in an educational or performance setting.

How To Apply:

Please email résumé and cover letter to resumes@emkinstitute.org.  Indicate “Exhibit Hall Educational Interpreter” in the subject line.  Please, no phone calls.

 

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for The United States Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Apply by:
May 29, 2015

About this Organization:
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (the EMK Institute) is dedicated to educating the public about our government, invigorating public discourse, encouraging participatory democracy, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders. We believe that the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate will be one of the leading organizations working to turn the tide on civic education. Offering a new model for education and outreach, the EMK Institute will invite the American public into the discourse on the challenges facing the nation. Toward that end, the EMK Institute will be a portal into the legislative process and a training ground for the decision-makers of the future.