Education Specialist [National September 11 Memorial & Museum, New York, NY]

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Education Specialist works with 9/11 Museum Education staff to deliver high-quality programming for school, youth, and family audiences. This position delivers age-appropriate classroom workshops for school groups visiting the Museum. Intensive initial training will be provided by Memorial Museum staff.

In addition, this position will work with the Assistant Manager of School & Teacher Programs, helping to support other relevant programming.

This position will work on a Monday to Friday schedule. It will require occasional evening work, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver daily tours and classroom workshops for school groups visiting the Museum.
• Contact teachers in advance of field trips to assess specific requests and curricular goals.

• Assist with additional special projects related to educational programming.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Education Programs and relevant staff to effectively assess these programs.
• Continual study of the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and content to ensure a thorough understanding of our institution, the World Trade Center, and the history surrounding 9/11.
• Ensure that all content delivered to Museum visitors is accurate.
• Make other presentations on behalf of the Museum, as requested.

• Provide public tours, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least three years’ experience coordinating or teaching museum education programs.

• Knowledge of and experience with museum education concepts, pedagogy, and best practices.
• Basic familiarity with 9/11 history desirable, but not required.
• Highly organized, able to organize details and schedules.
• Self-starter, takes initiative, works well independently.
• Excellent communication skills, including telephone, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Able to interact professionally and appropriately with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Command of a second language preferred.
• Able to work evenings as needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook calendaring, and relevant database software.
• Ability to accept guidance, direction, and supervision; able to give feedback and share ideas appropriately and professionally.
• Must adhere to a policy of strict confidentiality in terms of information regarding 9/11 victims, bid documents, security and life safety incidents, and labor relations.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Full-time position
• Schedule involves a five-day work week, Monday through Friday
• We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package

HOW TO APPLY:

• Include job title in the email subject field.
• Please state the location where job posting was seen.
• Send cover letter and resume to careers@911memorial.org by 06/29/2016
• Please visit our website at www.911memorial.org

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc. is committed to workforce diversity. EEO.