MUSEUM EDUCATOR

Job Description


The Davie School Foundation, Inc. seeks a Museum Educator for the Old Davie 
School Historic Site on a part-time (20 hours per week) contract basis.  
The contract is for one year and is renewable, pending funding.  Person 
needs to have a flexible schedule and a willingness to work as needed.  
Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, energetic, visionary, and 
multitasked.  Experience in developing and executing museum education 
programming and interpretation.  Some travel to local schools and other 
venues required (provide own transportation).  Reports to the Executive 
Director.

Responsibilities:
-work to make the museum a place of learning and a place where 
interdisciplinary education comes from the
power of living history and a sense of place.
-develop and implement museum-related educational and public programs 
(e.g., school tours, lectures,
symposia, teacher workshops, scout programs, family programs) and manages 
all program
arrangements (e.g., confirmation letters, evaluations, and invoices)
-work with teachers in developing programs in conjunction with school 
curriculum
-schedules tours for adults and school groups (tour reservations)
-site supervision (manager) during school tours and educational/public 
programs
-conducts pre- and post-visits to schools
-arranging “staff” for school tours
-recruits and supervises museum docents, conducts training workshops
-assist with marketing (publicity) and grant writing to support educational 
programs and activities
-provides daily tours of site
-help as needed prior to and during special events and fundraisers

Qualifications:
Knowledge of educational practices and children's learning abilities.  
Bachelor degree or working towards (college senior) with major work in 
education or related field.  Advanced degree in Museum Studies, Public 
History, Education or related field preferred.  Two years of museum 
education or classroom experience preffered.  Proficiency in Microsoft 
Office software and web and computer technology, strong oral and written 
communication skills, and the ability to work well with people required.  
Bi-lingual a plus.


Compensation:
$15.00 an hour, 20 hours a week.  Must occasionally work on weekends and 
evenings.  No benefits are provided.  Send cover letter, resume and the 
names of three references by September 1, 2006 to Todd Bothel, Old Davie 
School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 or 
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