Thc - Educator/interpreter (Education Specialist I) - Washington, United States - TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

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Description

THC - Educator/Interpreter (Education Specialist I
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Organization:

TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Primary Location:
Texas-Washington

Work Locations:
Washington on the Brazos SHS 23400 Park Road 12 Washington 77880

Job:
Education, Training, and Library

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 0820

Salary Admin Plan:
B

Grade: 17

Salary (Pay Basis): 4, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Job Posting:
Apr 16, 2024, 12:18:45 PM

Closing Date:
Ongoing

Description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Under the supervision of the Site Manager, this position performs moderately complex educational and Living History interpretive services and technical assistance work primarily for the Barrington Plantation State Historic Site but will also assist in educational and interpretive services at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site and the Star of the Republic Museum of the Texas Historical Commission (THC).

Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a full range of interpretive, educational, and outreach programs and events intended to promote the site's history, increase visitation, and encourage stakeholder participation.

Work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Create and implement innovative interpretive programs at the site.
Greet visitors, provide site orientation, and conduct tours.
Improve and modify existing programs, events, and exhibits as required.
Maintains historic site grounds and livestock. Includes, but is not limited to, poultry care, weeding/gardening ornamental and edible plants, hearth cooking in all weather, historic house cleaning, whitewashing, reproduction clothing sewing, and/or repair.
Provides routine facility maintenance on historic and reproduction structures.
Research, develop, and deliver new interpretive outreach programs.
Perform research related to the site's collections, exhibits, and cultural/natural resources as needed.
Monitor and review programs for policy compliance and adherence to site goals.
Create a program evaluation process to evaluate the quality and impact of all programs.
Participate in volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling.
Prepare reports and maintain records, particularly regarding site programming.
Conduct outreach programs both on and offsite for diverse audiences.
Develop collaborative relationships with relevant education stakeholders.
Provide living history demonstrations to the public and dress in historic costumes (period correct clothing) on a daily basis.
Collaborate with local agencies, businesses, universities, and organizations to create and implement mutually beneficial programming and strengthen the site's partnership with the community to better serve key audiences.
Write articles for newspapers, newsletters, and publications, print or electronic, for all audiences.
Speak to public and private groups to promote interest in the site and museum.
Use social media and new media as interpretive tools.
Assist with the supervision of interns and volunteers from time to time, particularly in the absence of the Lead Interpreter or Site Manager.
Assist in site marketing efforts by creating advertisements, print materials, and website/social media posts to promote programs and special events.
Assist with maintenance and housekeeping, as needed.
May train others.
Develop and maintain training materials (instructional manuals, videos, etc.) as needed.
Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in education, history, museum studies, or closely related field;
Minimum oneyear work experience in at least two of the following areas: (1) cultural resource interpretation at a historic site, museum, or similar facility; (2) researching, developing, and implementing public interpretive programs or events; (3) researching and writing for publication in a related field listed above;
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
Required to travel up to 15% of the work period.

PREFER:

Master's degree in education, public history, museum studies or closely related field.
Certification in interpretive techniques from a nationally recognized institution.
Experience planning, implementing, and managing a museum school tour education program.
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for education programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: