Education Curator Job at NOVA Parks, Alexandria, VA

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  • NOVA Parks
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Carlyle House, an eighteenth-century historic house museum committed to telling an inclusive story, located in Old Town Alexandria, seeks a dynamic, proactive, creative, hands-on associate experienced in children's programming, working with volunteers and collections. The Education Curator is responsible for overseeing educational programs, a large roster of volunteer tour guides and support site staff in managing the collections and event rentals. This is a year-round, part time position. Pay Rate: $ 19.00 per hour - up to 32 hours per week;Health Insurance benefits offered. Major Duties/Specific Tasks Works with site staff to ensure that school programs are utilizing current Standards of Learning (SOL); maintains and creates updated scout programming. Promotes, schedules, and teaches school and scout programs. Promotes and schedules group tours. Works with staff to plan and promote educational and interpretive programs, including school and scout programs, school outreach, public lectures, concerts, family and youth programs, and adult enrichment. Oversees recruiting, training, evaluating, scheduling, and supervising volunteer docents. Plans enrichment programs for volunteers. Assists the Site Manager and Site Specialist with all aspects of museum operations, including event rentals and collections management. Works independently and as part of a team, with regular evening and weekend hours required. Handles other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in history, education, historic preservation, or museum studies preferred. Program planning and/or delivery experience. Superb interpersonal skills to work with diverse audiences, the general public, children, volunteers, and paid staff. Strong speaking, writing, and organizational skills. Versatility, self-starter and enthusiasm for the work. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in visitor and customer service, event rentals, and public programming preferred. Attention to detail is important. Ability to perform a variety of duties, including light custodial tasks. Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring positions. Excellent communication skills, via phone, email, and in person. Experience in small museum operations is a plus. Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Please see job description PI269119390 NOVA Parks

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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