Museum Educator, Sunrise Mill, Montgomery County, Schwenksville

The Museum Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and conducting educational tours, programs, and events. This position assists with researching and writing site interpretative materials.

LOCATION:
SUNRISE MILL
3431 Neiffer Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements and conducts site specific programs and special events.
• Conducts daily guided tours and trains new tour guides.
• Develops and conducts educational programs based on PA Educational Standards for all age groups.
• Establishes a local network of public, private and parochial schools as well as home school networks for programming.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, coordinates and supervises volunteers, interns, etc. to assist with programs and events.
• Conducts research to ensure the quality and accuracy of site interpretation.
• Develops publicity materials for programs and events for media distribution.
• May be responsible for newsletter development or article submission.
• Provides for and coordinates living history and hands-on interpretation.
• Assists Historic Site Supervisor and Curator with development and preparation of exhibits.
• Assists with site maintenance including cleaning, etc.
• Provides for security of the site and collection.
• Ensures that supplies for programs and educational activities are available.
• Oversees the reservation and registration system for group activities.
• Interacts with vendors, performers, suppliers and living history re-enactors.
• Required to take training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Two (2) years’ experience in museum education, interpretation, volunteer coordination or public programs.
• Experience with living history and/or historical re-enactments preferred.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in American History, Museum Education, Art History, Historic Preservation or related fields or five (5) years of commensurate experience.
• Must be able to read/write/speak English.
• Must have competent computer skills.
• Must project a pleasant and professional presence when interacting with the public.
• Expected to participate in appropriate organizations and affiliations related to the field.
• Must successfully pass PA State Police Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess good public speaking skills.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

• Have the ability to climb, stoop, bend, reach, walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

This position will require both office and field work. A Museum Educator may experience the following:

• Occasional exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials when performing responsibilities.
• Occasional exposure to inclement weather, extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain.
• Will work at various sites as assigned.
• Occasional contact with domestic and wild animals.
• Casual business attire.
• Required to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed.
• Be available for all emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Occasional historic attire may be required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.