What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Park Aviation Museum - Bilingual Museum Educator - Seasonal/Year-Round position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division (NHRD) is seeking Seasonal Part-time Bilingual Museum Educator at the College Park Aviation Museum (CPAM).
The College Park Aviation Museum shares its campus with the world’s oldest continuously operating airport, established by the Wright Brothers in 1909, and home to the first US Army aviation school. We are dedicated to preserving aviation innovations in College Park and Prince George’s County. We engage and inspire our community and visitors with diverse stories through education, exhibits, and programming.
The Bilingual Museum Educator will be responsible for designing and delivering educational tours to students and adults, planning and implementing educational programs, creating engaging educational activities, and creating lesson plans in support of regular STEAM events. Each year CPAM offers educational tours to over 12,000 visitors, and reach hundreds more through monthly STEAM events, our biannual Scout Days and Homeschool Days, and our annual holiday event, Winter Fly-In. About 17% of Prince George's County residents speak Spanish, so this Educator will be essential in helping to make the museum more accessible and impactful for our community. Museum Educators may have the opportunity to create educational programs, organize events, or work on collections projects depending on the aptitude and interests of the Educator and the needs of the museum.
This position is open to rising juniors or seniors in high school and college students. Ideal candidates should be fluent in Spanish, self-starters, strong communicators, team players, and have an interest and experience in museum education, history, public history, or education; either in classroom teaching or informal contexts. Knowledge of K-12 curriculum or a second language are ideal.
This position pays at a rate of $16.25 per hour.
Must work a minimum of 18 hours per week including three weekend days a month and with a maximum of up to 29 hours a week.
This candidate will support the College Park Aviation Museum in upholding NHRD’s four strategic pillars:
The College Park Aviation Museum shares its campus with the world’s oldest continuously operating airport, established by the Wright Brothers in 1909, and home to the first US Army aviation school. We are dedicated to preserving aviation innovations in College Park and Prince George’s County. We engage and inspire our community and visitors with diverse stories through education, exhibits, and programming.
The Bilingual Museum Educator will be responsible for designing and delivering educational tours to students and adults, planning and implementing educational programs, creating engaging educational activities, and creating lesson plans in support of regular STEAM events. Each year CPAM offers educational tours to over 12,000 visitors, and reach hundreds more through monthly STEAM events, our biannual Scout Days and Homeschool Days, and our annual holiday event, Winter Fly-In. About 17% of Prince George's County residents speak Spanish, so this Educator will be essential in helping to make the museum more accessible and impactful for our community. Museum Educators may have the opportunity to create educational programs, organize events, or work on collections projects depending on the aptitude and interests of the Educator and the needs of the museum.
This position is open to rising juniors or seniors in high school and college students. Ideal candidates should be fluent in Spanish, self-starters, strong communicators, team players, and have an interest and experience in museum education, history, public history, or education; either in classroom teaching or informal contexts. Knowledge of K-12 curriculum or a second language are ideal.
This position pays at a rate of $16.25 per hour.
Must work a minimum of 18 hours per week including three weekend days a month and with a maximum of up to 29 hours a week.
This candidate will support the College Park Aviation Museum in upholding NHRD’s four strategic pillars:
- Pillar 1: Enhance the Visitor Experience: Quality & Quantity
- Pillar 2: Leave a Legacy: Transforming Education into Activism
- Pillar 3: Strengthen Inclusivity, Diversity and Belonging
- Pillar 4: Act with Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Trust
- Assists and contributes to program development, delivers interpretive programs; assists in creation of outreach and promotional materials; assists in program research; other duties as assigned.
- Assists in creation of bilingual on-site and outreach programs and promotional materials.
- Lead tours of the museum, conduct public and family programs, staff special weekend and evening events as well as children’s birthday parties.
- Assists in creation of bilingual outreach programs and promotional materials.
- Engages and interacts with guests in the gallery.
- Assist in the developing tours, exhibits, and educational activities and programs under the direction of the Education Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Fluency in Spanish (speak, read, write).
- Junior or Senior in high school OR Some college OR 2 years of relevant experience OR 2 years of combined education and experience in a formal/informal education setting.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
A criminal background check will be completed prior to hire.
Benefits are not provided; however, this position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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