EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Description

Education Specialist

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

About Us

Be part of an organization that makes History every day! Join a highly motivated team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to inspiring, enriching and engaging all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future.

The Idaho State Historical Society is a trusted guide through the state’s history and how it has shaped every aspect of our lives, our land, our communities, our government and our people. Created in 1881 and established as a state agency in 1907, the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) is an extraordinary system of cultural and historic resources comprised of the Idaho State Museum, Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Historic Sites Program.

Summary

The Education Specialist is responsible for the development and successful implementation of educational programs at the Idaho State Museum (ISM). The primary focus of the Education Specialist is PreK-12th grade audiences, including students, educators, and families. ISM Pre-K-12th grade offerings include the Field Trip and Traveling Trunks Programs, Homeschool Days, Family Second Saturdays, and seasonal educational camps throughout the year.

**The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday between 8am-5pm (40 hours per week) depending on the needs of the Education program and will work frequent pre-scheduled evenings and/or Saturdays as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

School-Age (Pre-K-12) Educator and Learner Programs

• Create a variety of educational materials and programs for PreK-12th grade audiences and educators based on state standards and museum best practice
• Manage the organization and logistics of the ISM Field Trip Program, including scheduling, communication, and organizing payment from clients
• Working with the Curator of Education, develop field trip content and materials that draw connections between ISM exhibitions, permanent collections, and are aligned with current state standards
• Facilitate group greetings, guided tours, and hands-on activities for visitors to the Museum
• Working with the Curator of Education, develop state-standards aligned traveling trunks and update current curriculum/lesson plans for Traveling Trunk program, as needed
• Manage the Traveling Trunk program including scheduling, communication, payment, logistics, and maintenance of existing trunks
• Coordinate Homeschool Days including activity development, group scheduling and communication with registrants
• Alongside Museum Educators, organize and facilitate monthly Homeschool Day activities
• Plan and facilitate the GEM High School Internship Program including recruitment and selection of students for each cohort, training, and logistics
• Collaborate with internal departments to schedule speakers and activities for the evening sessions of GEM
• Assist the Curator of Education in the creation, development, organization and facilitation of monthly Family Second Saturdays, including working this pre-scheduled Saturday each month
• Assist the Curator of Education in the creation, development, organization and facilitation of seasonal camps for school-age audiences
• Support the creation and facilitation of teacher professional development program offerings.

General

• Participate and assist in organizing education-focused meetings with internal and external stakeholders and participants
• Draft marketing copy for assigned educational programs
• Occasionally assist with ISM and ISHS outreach and educational programs
• Purchase and maintain program materials and supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Researching, planning, developing, writing, and evaluating educational programs for specific audiences and modalities-Typically gained by a bachelor’s degree (or higher) with a major in Education, History or closely related field OR by 3 years where this was a prominent and frequent job requirement.
• Using a personal computer for word processing, spread sheets and desktop publishing- Typically gained by formal training in each of the three software packages and at least three months of applied experience OR if you have at least 6 months of experience using this software.
• Preparing and delivering educational talks to groups- Typically gained by at least one year experience where this activity was a regular, frequent and required job responsibility.

MQ Specialties

Some Knowledge

• Management Practices Typically gained by a class or seminar (more than one day), specifically covering management practices.
• Supervisory Practices-Typically gained by a class or seminar (more than one day), specifically covering supervisory practices OR leadwork experience that required work direction, monitoring work, and making work assignments (such experience on a fill-in basis is not qualifying unless for a period of approximately three months or more).

Good Knowledge

• Idaho and American History- Typically met by college level coursework in Idaho history and American history OR work experience in a setting where Idaho and American history was the focus.
• K-12 school curricula- Typically gained through upper division coursework in K-12 curricula development methods OR by at least one year of experience developing varied curricula for at least one grade level within K-12 in a museum, historic site, or related setting

Experience

• Researching, developing, and conducting curriculum for interpretive programs, environmental education programs or outdoor education programs- Typically gained by at least 6 months' work experience where this was a prominent and frequent job requirement.
• Developing, applying and explaining policy and procedures-Typically gained by at least 6 months' work experience developing, applying, and explaining policy and procedures to others in a business setting.
• Event Planning- Typically gained by at least 6 months' work experience planning, scheduling, and coordinating specialized events including field trips, meetings and conferences, educational workshops, camps, and other public programs.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.