What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Education and Programs Assistant (Part-Time) position at City of Elmhurst?
City of Elmhurst
Employment Opportunity
Museum Education and Programs Assistant (Part-Time)
The Elmhurst History Museum is a Department of the City of Elmhurst and is widely known for its high-quality exhibitions and programs. The museum campus includes the Glos Mansion, home to two exhibit galleries, and an adjacent Education Center for programs and events. The museum team also operates the historic Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, in nearby Bensenville. More than 16,000 residents and visitors participate in museum programs and events each year, and it is a popular destination in downtown Elmhurst.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position presents museum programs designed specifically for the K-12 school audience for the Elmhurst History Museum (EHM) and the Churchville Schoolhouse to meet professional standards and local audience needs, as well as assists with the facilitation of public programs. The position works with the Curator of Education and Public Programs to facilitate museum programs and appropriate education and interpretation strategies for the museum and the schoolhouse and maintains resources and supplies for museum education programs. The candidate is expected to keep abreast of developments in education and interpretation in museums. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Elmhurst History Museum’s Curator of Education and Public Programs. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leads or assists presentation and preparation of programs for children and families at the museum. These activities may include field trips, drop-in programs, craft activities, scout projects, performances and special events.
- Presents interpretive programming at the Churchville Schoolhouse.
- Leads existing virtual programming options online when requested.
- Implements existing museum educational programs and contributes to plans for new programs or changes to existing programs based upon needs and applied experience. This includes onsite programs at the museum, offsite programs throughout the community and virtual programs online.
- Assists the Curator of Education and Public Programs and the Museum Director in effective utilization of volunteers, interns and other support staff as it relates to museum-sponsored school programs and projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required, with a degree in museum studies, education, history or closely related field preferred. Experience working in a classroom setting either at a museum or a school is desirable.
The hourly rate for this position is $21.89 to $32.83 DOQ.
This position will work up to 800 hours per year not to exceed 29 hours in one week.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs.
This position will remain open until filled.
The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $22 - $33
