Museum Educator

National Constitution Center: Our Vision

The National Constitution Center brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution.

National Constitution Center: Our Mission

The National Constitution Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling our congressional charter “to disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.”

Position Summary

The Museum Educator provides outstanding interpretation of exhibitions and delivery of shows and demonstrations. The Educator facilitates and presents programs and activities for school and adult groups as well as the general public on a daily basis. The Educator provides engaging content and superior customer service to ensure an exceptional visitor experience. Educator works with the public in a dynamic museum setting to translate complex historic information into fun and exciting concepts.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Present dynamic, interactive shows and activities on a daily basis
• Provide direct service to museum visitors by discussing and interpreting all exhibitions, shows, and demonstrations
• Participate in other programs, including, but not limited to, Traveling History and civics shows
• Assist with supervising and training part-time, volunteer, and intern staff on exhibitions, activities, and shows
• Participate in special events for the Center as needed and assigned
• Assist visitors in general museum needs to achieve excellence in customer service
• Assist with developing educational daily programming as needed and assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, education, or other related field required
• Experience and comfort level with public speaking required
• Knowledge of and/or interest in American history and government required
• Must be outgoing, friendly, and comfortable working with a diverse group of people
• Must be willing/able to travel
• Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed and assigned

Physical Demands

•      Position requires extensive walking, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time

•           Some moderate lifting, fifty (50) pounds or less, may be required on a frequent basis