Title: Museum Educator III
State Role Title: Education Support Spec III
Hiring Range: $17.50
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location: Jamestown General
Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Learning
The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia offering programs and resources about early American history through its museums – Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
The Learning team is part of the larger Learning and Community Engagement department; focusing on student programming both onsite in our museums, virtually, in the classroom and through support for self guided groups and homeschool educators.
Job Duties
The Lead Learning Facilitator assists in the delivery and development of historical education programs at the Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Essential duties include facilitating guided tours, virtual programs, homeschool programs and outreach using dialogic and inquiry-based methods aligned with state and national standards. Works collaboratively to create programs around changing exhibits and generate ideas for revenue growth. Additionally, the position collaborates with leadership to develop and deliver staff training for new and veteran employees, supports teacher professional development, and serves as a mentor.
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of or interest in 17th/18th century history and how it relates to today
Knowledge of or interest in current educational methodologies
Excellent customer service skills
Enjoys working with a diverse population of adults and children
Ability to learn and apply new information in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Knowledge of or interest in program development
Additional Considerations
Prior experience in a similar setting or related role.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Lee Shelhorse
Phone: 7572534553
Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.