Youth Education Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Hildene :

This year, Hildene is celebrating its 120th anniversary. Located in southwestern Vermont, Hildene was the seasonal residence of Robert Lincoln and his wife, Mary. Mr. Lincoln was the only child of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. Between 1905 and the death of their granddaughter Mary Lincoln Beckwith in 1975, more Lincolns (three successive generations) lived at Hildene than at any other place in the world. In 1978, the nonprofit Friends of Hildene purchased and preserved the estate, which is open to the public year-round.

Hildene is among Vermont’s top cultural heritage sites and tourist destinations. The rich tapestry of the Lincoln family legacy and Abraham Lincoln's enduring greatness are woven into the fabric of contemporary life at Hildene. Our nonprofit attraction is comprised of Lincoln’s 1905 Georgian Revival home, formal and working gardens, restored Pullman railcar Sunbeam, agricultural operations, cheesemaking facility, twelve miles of trails, and year-round programming, all on 412 acres in beautiful Manchester, Vermont.

Throughout 2025, stories and notable dates on the Lincoln family and Hildene’s 120-year history will be shared with visitors to the estate.

Learn more at : hildene.org.

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Youth Director, the full time, year-round position of Youth Education Assistant assists in the instruction, organization, and creation of programming and opportunities for young people. This position also supports the Youth Education Director in managing all aspects of Hildene’s apiary.

Based in the Lowerre Family Youth Education Center, Hildene’s youth education department provides year-round programming in natural science, agriculture, and history for predominantly elementary-aged students in the region through field trips and summer day camps.

All the Youth Education programs are standards-based and are designed to provide experiential learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to become investigators and questioners. They learn by doing, whether feeding baby goats, dissecting a flower, using a telegraph, or sorting macroinvertebrates. Students practice skills they will use throughout their lifetime such as asking relevant questions, making careful observations, and constructing evidence-based questions.

We seek an energetic, upbeat, and engaging educator who can start on March 3, 2025. The ideal candidate is charismatic, nature-loving, driven, and excited about creating joyful learning experiences.

Full-time, year-round, hourly position of 40 hours per week starting March 3, 2025.)

Responsibilities :

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Leads and implements standards-based, experiential, and inquiry-focused natural science, agricultural, and historic programming for kindergarten-6th grade, outdoors and indoors.
• Assists in developing new educational programs, including updating program content to reflect current research and knowledge.
• Assists in the scheduling, communication, and invoicing of school programs and summer camps.
• Assists in the seasonal updates of communication and promotional materials.
• Maintains education materials and inventory.
• Works with other departments on projects and tasks to advance education at Hildene.

Required Skills

Physical Requirements

Required Experience

Compensation : Competitive.

Benefits include dental and vision; life and AD&D insurance; paid time off; holidays; Simple IRA account with employer 2% contribution. Hildene employees also enjoy a free Hildene Family membership, a 20% employee discount at The Museum Store, and employee purchases of free-range eggs, cheese, and meat.

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates for employment who will contribute to our diversity.

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