Title: Learning Facilitator- Seasonal

State Role Title: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Hiring Range: $15

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

School Programs Overview

At the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, we work to make connections between the past and future. In the School Programs Team, our focus in on K12 audiences visiting on field trips, going to classrooms for outreach programs, or meeting with them in a virtual classroom. We facilitate engaging programs and activities stations for the student audience. Our goals are to engage with students through dialogue and critical thinking, creating avenues for growth in historical thinking skills and empathy.

Job Duties

To be considered as an ideal candidate, applicants must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Candidates should enjoy listening to children as they facilitate a conversation with students on programs. They must be flexible, exhibit excellent troubleshooting skills, and demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get a job done. A working knowledge of best practices in interactive and conversation-based student programming is a must. Candidates must have the ability to work well independently and collaboratively with a small team. Due to the nature of this position, they also should be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of or interest in facilitating interactive and conversation-based student programming
Ability to learn and apply new information in a dynamic environment
Knowledge of or interest in how history relates to today
Experience working with a diverse population of children
Excellent active listening, oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated customer service skills and experience

Additional Considerations

Experience working with school-age children is desired but not required.
High school diploma or equivalent.

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.