Education Curator in Alexandria, Virginia at NOVA Parks

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.