Museum Education Specialist

Museum Education Specialist

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in a classroom, museum, or historic site teaching individuals between the ages of five (5) to eighteen (18) years old.
• Ability to perform the required services with little to no direction.
• Excellent public-speaking skills with ability to adapt presentations for diverse audiences.
• Ability to use computer programs and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills with ability to interact effectively with others in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledgeable in the activities/operations of a large museum.
• Knowledgeable in the safety practices related to exhibits/display pieces.
• Demonstrated ability to organize exhibits/displays.
• Proven ability to work effectively and positively with other professional staff in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to organize educational and public outreach programs such as tours, workshops and lectures.
• Excellent organization skills with ability to manage effectively multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Presents formal and informal education programs based on lesson plans provided by NMUSA.
• Supports NMUSA’s in-gallery education programs including Museum Cart Programs, Guided Tours, and VTC learning programs.
• Supervises the following spaces in the ELC: Rally Point, Training Center, Operations Center and Fort Discover. Conducts guided tours.
• Ensures that the ELC is open to the public each day by 9 AM by using the ELC Opening Checklist. In addition, ensures that the ELC is closed each day by using the ELC Closing Checklist and confirms that the facility, equipment and all materials are secured.
• Maintains the ELC Weekly Visitation Log.
• Ensures daily operations and visitor flow in the ELC.
• Ensures all interactive kiosks and A/V elements are functioning properly. Reports any equipment malfunction to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Operates the lead in-gallery and VTC learning programs, as needed, to support special programs in NMUSA that may occur outside the Museum’s operating hours.
• Daily cleans, disinfects and sanitizes the ELC, including all toys, door handles, computer kiosks, touchscreens and monitors by following the ELC Disinfectant and Sanitization Protocol.
• Completes the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (formerly Information Assurance Awareness Training) before issuance of network access.
• Completes all required training for Anti-Terrorism (AT), Threat Awareness Reporting, Security Policies and Directives, and all other training provided by the NMUSA. Wears ID badge at all times. In addition, obtains and carries a Common Access Card (CAC) at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.