Learning Facilitator - LTE

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

Learning Facilitators at the History Maker Space are responsible for leading dynamic experiences for a diverse range of PK-12 students and teachers through field trips, virtual learning, and in-classroom programs. Utilizing creative engagement methods, Learning Facilitators deliver educational programs that are based in historical literacy to create connections between past and present and foster civic participation.

Learning facilitators work closely with other staff members to continually refine and strengthen program offerings. In the near-term future, Learning Facilitators will play an important role by delivering programs outside of the museum walls, at the History Maker Space, and continuing to serve audiences as the new Wisconsin History Center is developed and opened in 2027. This is an exciting time to join the team and help envision the future of education for the WI History Center.

Duties:

• Facilitate learning experiences for PK-12 audiences through field trip, virtual, and in-classroom programs.
• Ensure all programs are accessible for learners with diverse needs.
• Support development of learning resources and planning for Pk-12 programming and, family programs, and summer camps.
• Participate in Education team meetings to discuss operations, planning, and program development.
• Facilitate summer camp programming during four weeks of the summer.

Pay is $16.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 13-04.

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 20 hours per week.

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within WHS may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

• Enthusiasm for teaching and engaging students in the study of history and civic engagement in an informal learning environment.
• Must be available to facilitate at least two programs each week, a minimum of 8 hours, between 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
• Ability to lead 2025 summer camp programming (40 hours each, during the weeks of June 23, July 14, July 28, and August 11) a plus.
• Experience working with PK-12 groups and/or developing learning experiences for these audiences preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively engage with large groups.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 264-6670

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.