Museum Facilitator

Overview

In this position you will be responsible for teaching and facilitating all educational, historical, interpretive, recreational, craft and History Camp programs to all youth, family, adult, school aged and Scout audiences at the Historical Museum. The position is approximately 20-25 hours a week, including weekends and some evenings.

$15-$16/HR DOQ

• Leads educational, recreational, and interpretive programs for various audiences, including families, youth, and Scouts.
• Conducts historical tours and delivers educational content related to museum exhibits.
• Assists in planning and organizing activities for camp groups and large/small group programs.
• Ensures participant safety by supervising activities, enforcing rules, and administering first aid as needed.
• Prepares, sets up, and cleans program materials while maintaining a clean work environment.
• Communicates concerns to leadership and collaborates with volunteers to support programming.

• Currently enrolled in or completed coursework in Museum Education, History, Historic Preservation, or related fields (degree preferred but not required).
• One to two years of experience instructing educational or recreational programs, preferably in a museum, classroom, or informal education setting.
• Experience working with or supervising school-aged children in educational, childcare, or camp settings.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain through Park District).
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training will be considered.

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• Kinder Care Discount