Museum Educator

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Work type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Administrative Support/Customer Service, Communication/Community Relations, Education/Training, Marketing/Pub Info, Sales

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Legislative Council is a statutory committee of the Legislature chaired in alternate years by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and includes six additional members from each chamber. The Council staff provide a variety of nonpartisan bill drafting, research, computer and other administrative services to all of the members of both houses of the Legislature.

FULL TIME & PART TIME

MUSEUM EDUCATOR

*Interested applicants should send an electronic letter of introduction with a resume to smahan@azleg.gov*

*This is not a remote position. Museum Educators work a minimum of 24 hours a week over four to five shifts, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm and occasional Saturdays from 10am to 2pm*

*Occasional after hours are required. Full-time and part-time positions are available*

Job Location:

1700 West Washington Suite 100

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.00

Full and Part Time positions are available  

This posting will remain open until filled  

Job Summary:

The Arizona Capitol Museum is located in the historic Arizona Capitol at the center of Arizona’s state government complex.

The Museum utilizes artifacts, guided interpretation, virtual resources, interactive activities and public programs to educate visitors on Arizona's governmental, political and social history.

The Museum offers free admission and welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually, including many K-12 students.

Job Duties:

Museum Educators are the main providers of visitor interaction at the Capitol Museum and do all of the following:

• Greet visitors, answer questions, monitor exhibits and staff the museum gift shop

• Assist with exhibit research, installations and collections projects as needed

• Participate in live Q&A sessions with virtual field trip students

• Prepare educational handouts and exploration materials

• Guide tours of the Museum and legislative chambers

• Approve and confirm status of scheduled tours

• Collect and log visitation statistics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Arizona history, government and civics

Skills:

• Public speaking skills, including the ability to speak confidently, clearly and precisely to a large group of people

Ability:

• Ability to explain government and civics concepts to visitors of varying ages and backgrounds

• Ability to feel comfortable and interact socially with visitors

• Ability to lead tours for up to five hours a day

• Ability to memorize and retain facts

Selective Preference(s):

• Experience working in a frontline position interacting with the public

• Experience in public speaking and working with children

• Interest in Arizona history, government and civic

• Experience working as part of a team

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Stephanie Mahan at smahan@azleg.gov

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