Educator/Interpreter (Program Specialist II)
Under the supervision of the Site Manager, this position performs moderately complex consultative services and technical assistance work for the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a full range of interpretive, educational, and outreach programs and events based on the interpretive master plan intended to promote the site’s history, increase site awareness and visitation, and encourage stakeholder participation. Work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Implement educational and interpretive programs both on site and online.
2. Improve and modify existing programs, events, and exhibits as required.
3. Research, develop and deliver new interpretive programs.
4. Perform research related to the site’s collections, exhibits, and cultural/natural resources as needed.
5. Monitor and review programs for policy compliance and adherence to site goals.
6. Participate in volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling.
7. Prepare reports and maintain records, particularly in regard to site programming.
8. Conduct outreach programs both on and off site for diverse audiences.
9. Write articles for newspapers, newsletters and publications, print or electronic, for all audiences.
10. Speak to public and private groups to promote interest in the site and museum.
11. Use social media and new media as interpretive tools.
12. Assist in site marketing efforts by creating advertisements, print materials, and website/social media posts to promote programs and special events.
13. Assist with front counter duties including revenue handling, museum retail sales, phone calls, and visitor interactions as needed.
14. Assist with tours, welcome visitors to the site, and is familiar with the sites history, architecture, exhibits and area attractions and responds intelligently and succinctly to visitor’s questions.
15. Assist with light maintenance and housekeeping, as needed.
16. May train others.
17. Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance.
18. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
19. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met):
· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in education, history, public history, museum studies or closely related field;
· Minimum one-year 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) teaching primary or secondary students in a public or private school environment;
· Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
· Required to travel up to 5% of the work period.
PREFER:
· Master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies or closely related field.
To apply for this position, please complete the electronic State of Texas Application for Employment through WorkInTexas.com