Education Specialist - 2 Part-time positions
2.
5 Quick Apply Part-time 10 hours ago Full Job Description Job Type:
Part-Time; Approximately 25 hours per week, mornings to early afternoon, schedule may vary Posting Dates:
February 22, 2023 - until closed Hiring Rate:
$20.
00 hourly Organizational Overview:
The Bullock Texas State History Museum (TSHM) immerses visitors in Texas history and culture through a variety of exhibitions, films, and events serving over 500,000 visitors a year on-site and on-line.
A dynamic educational institution accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Bullock Museum is a division of the Texas State Preservation Board (TSPB).
For additional information about TSPB and the Bullock Museum please see:
http:
//www.
tspb.
state.
tx.
us/ and https:
//www.
thestoryoftexas.
com/.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and401K retirement plans, un-paid parental leave, flexible spending and dependent care accounts options, free parking and free Museum Membership.
Position
Summary:
The Education Programs Specialist (EPS) serves as a critical member of the Education Department, and supports program initiatives with school, family, and adult audiences.
The EPS is responsible for carrying out the Museum's education programs, including supporting all aspects of the scheduling, on-site logistics, and overall experience of the Museum's group visit program to ensure a smooth and meaningful visit for all groups.
The EPS also assists with planning, teaching, and evaluating educational programs for student, family, community, and adult audiences.
The EPS facilitates informal engagement opportunities in the Museum exhibition galleries, primarily serving the Museum's student visitors, but also interacting with the general public.
The EPS should be outgoing, love to work with people and kids of all socioeconomic levels.
The EPS demonstrates successful interactions with kids in a calm manner.
In addition, the EPS provides administrative and logistical support for education programs staff.
Guided by Museum exhibitions, partnerships, and audience goals, the department's offerings will position the Museum as a dynamic and participatory place where visitors of all ages engage in their own learning and discovery.
As a part of this position, the EPS also works closely with staff from other departments to ensure the best possible experience for Museum guests.
The EPS works under moderate supervision with limited latitude and is a detail-focused, organized team collaborator who works in a fast-paced environment adjusting to changing priorities in work assignments.
As a member of the Museum team, they also invest in and contribute to a work environment that values the Museum's core values of Leadership, Excellence, Accessibility, Diversity, Engagement and Relevance.
The EPS works a 25 hour work week, typically Monday-Friday, mornings to early afternoons; schedule may vary depending on needs.
The EPS also works at least one Sunday a month, and may occasionally work additional weekend days or after hours for special events.
Due to the nature of this often fast-paced work, the Education Programs Specialist must be able to stand/walk for several hours a day often outside while serving guests; move materials weighting up to 30 pounds; adjust barricades and way finding signs; and utilize basic cleaning equipment.
Must be able to work with the Agency's 360 day-per-year schedule that may include weekends, evenings and/or holidays, including on short notice.
Essential Job Duties:
For purposes of this agency's job descriptions, essential job duties are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal.
If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Facilitates successful on-site group visits and disseminates group information to staff as needed.
o Performs all greeting team duties including bus loading/unloading, traffic, and parking management; teacher, chaperone, and student orientation; logistics and schedule changes; monitoring groups within exhibit areas; and providing other forms of direction and assistance.
o Assists with development of school group resources as needed.
o Serves as back-up for reservations as well as Museum Information Desk.
Plans and facilitates educational and engaging programming ata variety of large- and small-scale Museum events including early childhood programs, special student activity days, community festivals, workshops, lectures, and performances.
o Provides ongoing feedback about the programs and conducts surveys and evaluations to measure and report on program success.
o Develops resources and materials to engage students and families in Museum exhibitions and programs.
Facilitates informal learning opportunities in the Museum's exhibition galleries for visitors of all ages, with a primary focus on student and family visitors.
o Using appropriate interpretation techniques, engages in conversation and activities to provide high-quality experiences that enhance the visitors' experience and understanding of the topic.
Provides a visitor-focused approach while working with the general public, Museum visitors, and staff.
o Remains informed of TSHM exhibits, films, events, programs, scholarships and other activities to ensure thorough and accurate information is communicated with group leaders and visitors.
o Displays sound judgment in handling visitor concerns, needs, complaints, comments, and praise.
o Continually evaluates Museum interactions with the public and makes appropriate adjustments to best serve Museum staff and visitors.
Administrative support includes preparing the venue for events, group visit materials, reservation lists, statistics reporting; maintaining supplies and materials for programs.
Supports the Education Department in program initiatives for other audiences including teacher, student, adult, and member audiences as needed.
May assist in training of new Museum staff to ensure an understanding of procedures, goals, and audiences for all education programs.
Works collaboratively with Museum departments to ensure clear communication and fulfill assigned duties.
Displays effective written and oral communication skills.
Represents the Museum and department to the general public and is responsive to requests for assistance and information.
Displays sounds judgment and effective interpersonal skills in communicating with internal and external customers, including building occupants, other agency staff and visitors to the Capitol Complex, Texas State History Museum, and Texas State Cemetery.
Demonstrates sustained knowledge of the agency's mission, programs, exhibits, and customers.
Performs all duties in a manner that promotes public confidence in the agency and its employees and in accordance with the agency's high ethical standards.
Prioritizes safety and security when planning and performing work.
Continuously assesses safety conditions to ensure staff and visitor safety.
Promotes building security and assists with building evacuation if necessary.
Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
Adheres to all SPB procurement rules and regulations.
Regular prompt attendance is an essential job duty for all State Preservation Board positions.
May occasionally be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following
Qualifications:
College degree in Education, Museum Studies, history, art history, archeology, or related field.
One (1) year of experience working with children in a Museum, educational setting, library, cultural center, childcare, and/or related environment.
An outgoing, friendly, and welcoming personality with excellent communication skills.
Enjoys working with children.
Dynamic oral presentation skills with ability and high comfort-level speaking publicly to large and small groups of varied ages (job duties include orientation for school groups and facilitating children and family activities).
Experience in basic office computer hardware and software is required.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends as required based on business needs, including on short notice.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Experience working with student and/or family groups.
Experience researching, creating, and facilitating educational activities in a Museum, educational setting,library, cultural center, childcare,and/or related environment.
Experience using technology to manage data in spreadsheets, create presentations, and/or create hand out documents.
Degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, or related field.
Knowledge of Texas history beneficial.
Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills highly desirable.
Familiar with Altru ticketing software program.
Submitting a cover letter along with application isencouraged.
If applicant is chosen for an interview, a practical exercise demonstrating educational program development and public speaking will be required.
To Apply:
Submit a fully completed State of Texas application to the SPB via:
Email.
Fax:
(512) 463-3372 Mail or in person:
201 E.
14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701 For an application and additional information, see our website:
http:
//www.
tspb.
texas.
gov/spb/employ/employ.
html All resumes must be accompanied by a fully completed state application For consideration applications must be received by the SPB by the close of business on the final day of the posting.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
working with children:
1 year (Required) Computer skills:
4 years (Preferred) Teaching:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Quick Apply Part-time 10 hours ago Full Job Description Job Type:
Part-Time; Approximately 25 hours per week, mornings to early afternoon, schedule may vary Posting Dates:
February 22, 2023 - until closed Hiring Rate:
$20.
00 hourly Organizational Overview:
The Bullock Texas State History Museum (TSHM) immerses visitors in Texas history and culture through a variety of exhibitions, films, and events serving over 500,000 visitors a year on-site and on-line.
A dynamic educational institution accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Bullock Museum is a division of the Texas State Preservation Board (TSPB).
For additional information about TSPB and the Bullock Museum please see:
http:
//www.
tspb.
state.
tx.
us/ and https:
//www.
thestoryoftexas.
com/.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and401K retirement plans, un-paid parental leave, flexible spending and dependent care accounts options, free parking and free Museum Membership.
Position
Summary:
The Education Programs Specialist (EPS) serves as a critical member of the Education Department, and supports program initiatives with school, family, and adult audiences.
The EPS is responsible for carrying out the Museum's education programs, including supporting all aspects of the scheduling, on-site logistics, and overall experience of the Museum's group visit program to ensure a smooth and meaningful visit for all groups.
The EPS also assists with planning, teaching, and evaluating educational programs for student, family, community, and adult audiences.
The EPS facilitates informal engagement opportunities in the Museum exhibition galleries, primarily serving the Museum's student visitors, but also interacting with the general public.
The EPS should be outgoing, love to work with people and kids of all socioeconomic levels.
The EPS demonstrates successful interactions with kids in a calm manner.
In addition, the EPS provides administrative and logistical support for education programs staff.
Guided by Museum exhibitions, partnerships, and audience goals, the department's offerings will position the Museum as a dynamic and participatory place where visitors of all ages engage in their own learning and discovery.
As a part of this position, the EPS also works closely with staff from other departments to ensure the best possible experience for Museum guests.
The EPS works under moderate supervision with limited latitude and is a detail-focused, organized team collaborator who works in a fast-paced environment adjusting to changing priorities in work assignments.
As a member of the Museum team, they also invest in and contribute to a work environment that values the Museum's core values of Leadership, Excellence, Accessibility, Diversity, Engagement and Relevance.
The EPS works a 25 hour work week, typically Monday-Friday, mornings to early afternoons; schedule may vary depending on needs.
The EPS also works at least one Sunday a month, and may occasionally work additional weekend days or after hours for special events.
Due to the nature of this often fast-paced work, the Education Programs Specialist must be able to stand/walk for several hours a day often outside while serving guests; move materials weighting up to 30 pounds; adjust barricades and way finding signs; and utilize basic cleaning equipment.
Must be able to work with the Agency's 360 day-per-year schedule that may include weekends, evenings and/or holidays, including on short notice.
Essential Job Duties:
For purposes of this agency's job descriptions, essential job duties are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal.
If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Facilitates successful on-site group visits and disseminates group information to staff as needed.
o Performs all greeting team duties including bus loading/unloading, traffic, and parking management; teacher, chaperone, and student orientation; logistics and schedule changes; monitoring groups within exhibit areas; and providing other forms of direction and assistance.
o Assists with development of school group resources as needed.
o Serves as back-up for reservations as well as Museum Information Desk.
Plans and facilitates educational and engaging programming ata variety of large- and small-scale Museum events including early childhood programs, special student activity days, community festivals, workshops, lectures, and performances.
o Provides ongoing feedback about the programs and conducts surveys and evaluations to measure and report on program success.
o Develops resources and materials to engage students and families in Museum exhibitions and programs.
Facilitates informal learning opportunities in the Museum's exhibition galleries for visitors of all ages, with a primary focus on student and family visitors.
o Using appropriate interpretation techniques, engages in conversation and activities to provide high-quality experiences that enhance the visitors' experience and understanding of the topic.
Provides a visitor-focused approach while working with the general public, Museum visitors, and staff.
o Remains informed of TSHM exhibits, films, events, programs, scholarships and other activities to ensure thorough and accurate information is communicated with group leaders and visitors.
o Displays sound judgment in handling visitor concerns, needs, complaints, comments, and praise.
o Continually evaluates Museum interactions with the public and makes appropriate adjustments to best serve Museum staff and visitors.
Administrative support includes preparing the venue for events, group visit materials, reservation lists, statistics reporting; maintaining supplies and materials for programs.
Supports the Education Department in program initiatives for other audiences including teacher, student, adult, and member audiences as needed.
May assist in training of new Museum staff to ensure an understanding of procedures, goals, and audiences for all education programs.
Works collaboratively with Museum departments to ensure clear communication and fulfill assigned duties.
Displays effective written and oral communication skills.
Represents the Museum and department to the general public and is responsive to requests for assistance and information.
Displays sounds judgment and effective interpersonal skills in communicating with internal and external customers, including building occupants, other agency staff and visitors to the Capitol Complex, Texas State History Museum, and Texas State Cemetery.
Demonstrates sustained knowledge of the agency's mission, programs, exhibits, and customers.
Performs all duties in a manner that promotes public confidence in the agency and its employees and in accordance with the agency's high ethical standards.
Prioritizes safety and security when planning and performing work.
Continuously assesses safety conditions to ensure staff and visitor safety.
Promotes building security and assists with building evacuation if necessary.
Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
Adheres to all SPB procurement rules and regulations.
Regular prompt attendance is an essential job duty for all State Preservation Board positions.
May occasionally be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following
Qualifications:
College degree in Education, Museum Studies, history, art history, archeology, or related field.
One (1) year of experience working with children in a Museum, educational setting, library, cultural center, childcare, and/or related environment.
An outgoing, friendly, and welcoming personality with excellent communication skills.
Enjoys working with children.
Dynamic oral presentation skills with ability and high comfort-level speaking publicly to large and small groups of varied ages (job duties include orientation for school groups and facilitating children and family activities).
Experience in basic office computer hardware and software is required.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends as required based on business needs, including on short notice.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Experience working with student and/or family groups.
Experience researching, creating, and facilitating educational activities in a Museum, educational setting,library, cultural center, childcare,and/or related environment.
Experience using technology to manage data in spreadsheets, create presentations, and/or create hand out documents.
Degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, or related field.
Knowledge of Texas history beneficial.
Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills highly desirable.
Familiar with Altru ticketing software program.
Submitting a cover letter along with application isencouraged.
If applicant is chosen for an interview, a practical exercise demonstrating educational program development and public speaking will be required.
To Apply:
Submit a fully completed State of Texas application to the SPB via:
Email.
Fax:
(512) 463-3372 Mail or in person:
201 E.
14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701 For an application and additional information, see our website:
http:
//www.
tspb.
texas.
gov/spb/employ/employ.
html All resumes must be accompanied by a fully completed state application For consideration applications must be received by the SPB by the close of business on the final day of the posting.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
working with children:
1 year (Required) Computer skills:
4 years (Preferred) Teaching:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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