Museum Educator [National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN]

Description

The Museum Educator is responsible for museum’s K – 12 and early learner education efforts as well as youth and family programming; creates innovative programming to engage young audiences; teaches in a nontraditional environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Director of Collections, Interpretation & Education (DICE)
• Produce and/or coordinate production of education program materials including training manuals and curriculum materials;
• Conducts tours with select audiences as needed;
• Heads NCRM’s K-12 and early learner education efforts
• Develops innovative programming that engages a variety of learning styles
• Conducts gallery talks
• Visits schools
• Attends and presents at conferences
• Develops programming related to specific traveling exhibits
• Works with Museum staff to train docents and tour guides
• Participates in museum’s teacher development training and in-services
• Works collaboratively with collections, DICE, and museum staff to develop projects and programs
• Contributes to the development of exhibitions and programming
• Contributes to development of Public Forum and Freedom Award support programming
• Contributes to a positive work atmosphere
• Offers outstanding customer service to visitors and guests.
• May work on weekends, evenings, and holidays according to even needs

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise), which may be assigned from time-to-time.  This position may periodically require work on weekends, nights and holidays to accommodate Museum programming and utilization.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Museum education (preferred), American history, African American studies, public history, museum studies, and/ or education.
• Must have familiarity with:  African American history and/ or Civil Rights Movement.
• 2 years job-related experience in Museum education and programming.  Must possess knowledge and practical application of museum education methodology.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Museum education and/or classroom teaching experience
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must possess a valid State Drivers’ License and insurance
• Demonstrate commitment and flexibility in order to achieve high-quality service

TYPICAL PHYSICAL / SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to lift and carry furniture, fixtures, exhibits, boxes, etc. weighing up to 60 lbs. (some assistive equipment available at museum)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, standing and walking
• Requires ability to operate personal computer
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to work in a team environment, to provide tangible solutions, explain and carry out methods and procedures, and contribute to the group
• Excellent organization skills, detail oriented, trustworthy, reliable
• Must have a sense of humor!
• Must be a self-starter
• Works independently and collaboratively.
• Contributes to a positive work environment

TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume and three references to ntrent@civilrightsmuseum.org by April 15.