Seasonal Museum Educator (Temporary Part-Time)

Salary
See Position Description
Location
Littleton, CO
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2300959
Department
Museum - Educ/Interpret
Opening Date
03/23/2023
Description
Temporary part-time position expected to last through August 31, 2023.
The City of Littleton is seeking a Seasonal Part-Time Educator to support the Littleton Museum’s summer History Adventures programs and to do supplementary work as Historic Site Interpreter. The Historic Site Interpreters help educate and enlighten visitors about the history of Littleton, the Platte River Valley, Colorado, and the West with an emphasis on the period of the late 1850's – 1910. They do this through interpretation, demonstrations, recreating daily life activities, and special events using the museum's resources of buildings, livestock, land, and artifacts.
The ideal candidate is passionate about education, history, the interpretation of Colorado in the 19th century, and sharing that knowledge to educate others through various programs and events. The ideal candidate enjoys working with the public and has experience planning and delivering educational programs for children.
The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities (https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/city-departments/communications/honors-awards-recognition) . Home to a charming and historic downtown, a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here.
The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.
Starting pay at or near $23.30 per hour for 3 months
Work Schedule: This position will be expected to work 25 hours per week and may require some evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• May serve as an Emergency Worker.
• Assists and cares for the museum livestock by supplying food and water as instructed.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.
• Supports the experience of participants in the museum’s History Adventures summer program and responds to issues associated with program participants.
• Educates museum visitors through accurate characterization and interpretation of events and activities of the past. This interaction includes continual conversation (interpretation) with visitors while recreating events and performing activities of the farm era of the 1850's through 1910.
• Stages activity supplies and prepares lessons based on programmatic themes provided by the Curator of Education and Interpretation. Will be responsible to assist in the management of all participants throughout the duration of the program.
• Operates equipment and uses tools of the 1850's-1910 to perform physically demanding work in the household, garden, farm, field, and blacksmith shop while wearing historically accurate dress.
• Develops and presents historical programming for museum visitors.
• Facilitates activities and lessons associated with the History Adventures program.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year previous training or work experience in teaching or working in a public setting for educational and special recreational needs.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 19th century historical interpretation.
• Experience planning and delivering educational programs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Solid understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of public speaking and public presentations and a willingness to engage with the public.
• Requires basic knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of teaching and/or interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of animal husbandry, gardening, farm trades and crafts or a willingness to learn.
• The skill and ability to perform work safely in close proximity to museum visitors and livestock.
• Requires excellent interpersonal, customer service, and verbal communication skills; the ability to effectively communicate and interact with customers of diverse backgrounds.

Working Environment & Physical Activities

• Some of this work is performed indoors in a standard office environment, museum exhibit galleries, or classrooms. The majority of this work is performed outdoors on the museum grounds, farmyards and in historic buildings.
• This position includes physical activities that range from moderate to strenuous. Long periods of sitting, standing or walking may be required. Physical activities include: lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds with or without assistance.
• May be exposed to natural elements and odors produced by livestock and extreme heat or cold, with or without temperature changes.

No benefits for temporaries, seasonals, or part-time under 20 hours/week.