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Thc - Educator/interpreter (Education Specialist I)
4 months ago
**THC - Educator/Interpreter (Education Specialist I) 24-2400-102** **(**00042745**)**
**Organization**: TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
**Primary Location**: Texas-La Porte
**Work Locations**: San Jacinto SHS 3523 Independence Parkway South La Porte 77571
**Job**: Education, Training, and Library
**Employee Status**: Regular
**Schedule**: Full-time
**Standard Hours Per Week**: 40.00
**State Job Code**: 0820
**Salary Admin Plan**: B
**Grade**: 17
**Salary (Pay Basis)**: 4,200.00 - 4,400.00 (Monthly)
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Overtime Status**: Exempt
**Job Posting**: Jun 4, 2024, 6:34:48 PM
**Closing Date**: Ongoing
**Description**
**JOB OBJECTIVE**:Under the supervision of the Lead Educator/Interpreter, this position performs moderately complex educational and interpretive services and technical assistance work primarily for the San Jacinto Monument and Battleground State Historic Sites of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a full range of interpretive, educational, and outreach programs and events intended to promote the site’s history, increase visitation, and encourage stakeholder participation. Work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:
- Create and implement innovative interpretive programs at the site for school groups and the general public and assist with scheduling and coordinating tour groups.
- Assist in planning and organizing special events.
- Greet visitors, provide site orientation, and conduct tours.
- Improve and modify existing programs, events, and exhibits as required.
- Research, develop, and deliver new interpretive outreach programs.
- Perform research related to the site’s collections, exhibits, and cultural/natural resources as needed.
- Monitor and review programs for policy compliance and adherence to site goals.
- Create a program evaluation process to evaluate the quality and impact of all programs.
- Participate in volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling.
- Prepare reports and maintain records, particularly regarding site programming.
- Conduct outreach programs both on and off-site for diverse audiences.
- Develop collaborative relationships with relevant education stakeholders.
- Provide living history demonstrations to the public and dress in historic costumes.
- Collaborate with local agencies, businesses, universities, and organizations to create and implement mutually beneficial programming and strengthen the site’s partnership with the community to serve key audiences better.
- Write articles for newspapers, newsletters, and publications, print or electronic, for all audiences.
- Speak to public and private groups to promote interest in the site and museum.
- Use social media and new media as interpretive tools.
- Assist with the supervision of interns and volunteers from time to time, particularly in the absence of the Lead Interpreter or Site Manager.
- Assist in site marketing efforts by creating advertisements, print materials, and website/social media posts to promote programs and special events.
- Assist with maintenance and housekeeping, as needed.
- May train others.
- Develop and maintain training materials (instructional manuals, videos, etc.) as needed.
- Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
- Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.
**NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in education, history, museum studies, or a 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) researching and writing for publication in a related field listed above;
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
- Required to travel up to 15% of the work period.
**PREFER**:
- Master’s degree in education, public history, museum studies, or a closely related field.
- Certification in interpretive techniques from a nationally recognized institution.
- Experience planning, implementing, and managing a museum school tour education program.
- Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for education programs.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:
- Knowledge of American history, primarily 1820-1870;
- Knowledge of State, local and regional history;
- Knowledge of current methods and strategies of interpretation;
- Knowledge of fundamentals of cultural resource management;
- Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS),
- Skill in verbal and written communication, human relations, and organization;
- Skill in critical thinking ;
- Skill in conducting a
