Title: Learning Facilitator

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist

Hiring Range: $16 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Department Overview

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.

Job Duties

Learning Facilitators are responsible for presenting accurate, engaging education tours and programs in support of the mission and strategic goals of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Learning Facilitators are core wage staff (1250 hours annually), responsible for providing quality programming for students of all ages and specific program development.

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 working in any type of educational environment may be helpful

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.