Education Facilitator at Old World Wisconsin - LTE

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.

Old World Wisconsin is a 600-acre outdoor living history museum located in Eagle, Wisconsin. Guests explore homes, farms, and businesses that come from across Wisconsin, exploring stories of place and perseverance from the 1840s to the 1930s. With a focus on hands exploration and immersive spaces, OWW is a celebrated destination for families and friends making new memories, sharing stories, and connecting to Wisconsin's past as they get inspired for their own futures. Staff work in historic indoor and outdoor spaces in the beauty of the Kettle Moraine State Forest to bring history to life for tens of thousands of guests each summer.

Education Facilitators are the frontline, living history interpreters for Wisconsin’s largest outdoor living history attraction. Facilitators wear period-appropriate clothing and demonstrate the daily life of rural Midwesterners in the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, creating immersive and engaging experiences for guests.

Education Facilitators lead guided programs for PK-12 learning groups. Program outlines ensure clear outcomes and essential questions, providing background information to support deeper inquiry. The work is hands on and full of questions and play. Daily set up and housekeeping are required to keep our spaces clean, safe, and accessible for learners.

• Create an engaging and rich experience for learners of all ages and backgrounds by being positive, welcoming, and engaging.
• Facilitate exploration of the “Essential Questions” and stories.
• Follow standards established for Best Practice in informal and play-based learning.
• Perform tasks/trades that demonstrate the typical daily life of rural Midwesterners, including using historic methods and tools.
• Perform daily housekeeping and operational tasks to ensure spaces and programs are guest ready.
• Participate in required training sessions and be familiar with content guides and historic source material.
• Maintain the integrity of the site’s collection of objects and buildings through regular upkeep and maintenance, reporting issues to appropriate supervisor when needed.

Work Environment and Schedule:

• Work is performed in historic structures lacking modern climate control or in outdoor environments while wearing period-appropriate clothing (provided).
• Two - five days per week
  

Pay is $14.50 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 18-00.

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 35 hours per week.

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

• Comfortable facilitating experiences for PK-12 learners, caregivers, teachers, and chaperones.
• Excellent communication skills, with groups and one-on-one.
• Thrive in an environment where every day is different.
• Use email and enter time using computer technology.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving to handle multiple tasks with a positive attitude.
• Safely maneuver through historic buildings and outdoor locations, up to 1/2 mile, several times per day.

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 264-6670

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.