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.