What are the responsibilities and job description for the Josiah Henson Museum Educator position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
The Montgomery County Parks Department, Park Planning & Stewardship Division, is currently seeking applications for a part-time (seasonal/intermittent) Museum Educator position for Josiah Henson Museum and Park (JHMP) in North Bethesda, MD.
The Museum Educator reports to the Education Program Manager and works as needed, based on scheduled group tours and programs. Availability required 1-2 days per week. Tuesday – Friday 9 am – 2pm. Occasional weekend or evening availability would be appreciated.
Conduct onsite/in-person educational guided tours for K-12 schools, homeschoolers, scouts, families, and other community groups visiting Josiah Henson Museum and Park using interpretive materials provided by Josiah Henson Museum and Park.
As needed, assist with development, delivery, and set-up/breakdown for onsite, offsite, or virtual programs.
As needed, work in the Visitor Center. Open/close public buildings, answer park patron questions and provide direction, check-in program attendees, ring up admissions and gift shop sales, as needed assist with cleaning/sanitation of public restrooms and public spaces. · Participate in mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
- Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have earned a college degree in Education, Public History, Museum Studies, American History, or a related field.
- Experience conducting K-12 student tours, programs, or activities in a museum, park, or classroom setting. Familiarity with state/local curriculum standards are a plus. ·
- Proven ability to excel in verbal communication, take direction, be a team player, flexibility to multitask and maintain stability under pressure.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
- Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish especially) are a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience · Valid driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one.
- Ability and enthusiasm for customer service and public speaking
- Familiarity working with school age children.
- Knowledge and willingness to learn about American history and lifeways.
- Ability to regularly work onsite/in person with staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Ability to regularly move between the museum, visitor center, and grounds.
- Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up 50 lbs.
- Use of multiple technical equipment and software applications may be required.
- Ability to provide regular transportation to work. No public transportation to the work site.
Supplemental Information
- This position is a seasonal/intermittent (part-time) and does not provide benefits.
- Salary based on experience.
- A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Salary : $16 - $21
