Title: Learning Facilitator-Outreach

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist

Hiring Range: $16

Pay Band:

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: CSC General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Department Overview

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is dedicated to providing engaging, historically accurate resources to support student learning. Along with programming that takes place at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, there are several opportunities for students to explore early Virginia and United States history virtually and through classroom outreach programs. Our Learning team plays a vital role in supporting our mission by developing, supporting and delivering these dynamic programs in our museum and community spaces.

Job Duties

Learning Facilitators are responsible for presenting accurate, interactive classroom-based outreach and virtual programs in support of the mission and strategic goals of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Learning Facilitators are core wage staff (up to 1250 hours annually) responsible for providing quality programming for students of all ages. The outreach department spends the school year visiting groups around the Commonwealth.

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

• Valid driver’s license required

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: 757-253-4553

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.