Seasonal Part Time Educator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at EASTERN STATE

Job Summary:

Seasonal Part Time Educators are responsible for implementing educational programming and activities to engage visitors of all ages at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site and virtually. This role involves facilitating dynamic, learning experiences that enhance understanding and dialogue about criminal justice reform. Part Time Educators play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning experience at the historic site, including providing general museum visitor service when needed.

This role will direct and support an environment of diversity and inclusion where staff of varying backgrounds can thrive, and assist other employees in the performance of their job duties as described below:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitation
• Lead educational programs including guided tours, interactive workshops and hands on activities
• Ensure engaging, informative, and dialogue-driven experiences for visitors both in person and virtually.

• Audience Engagement
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment by encouraging questions, dialogue, and critical thinking among diverse groups of visitors.
• Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into audience engagement.

• Customer Service
• Assist visitors in general museum needs as assigned

Provide Seasonal Programming Support:

• Provide support for special programming and events during the summer season.
• Assist with education and programming setup for the Summer Nights program that will be held on Saturdays from June 20th through August 1st.
• Support Eastern State’s Finding Freedom Civic Season by leading guided tours and assisting with engagement activities being offered between May 25th and September 7th.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Flexible availability, including weekend work and Saturday evenings from June 20th-August 1st.
• An interest in education, teaching, public history, or related fields.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Able to listen to conflicting perspectives and create a positive group dynamic with the most difficult subject matter.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences, including children, adults and special needs groups.
• Creativity and adaptability in leading engaging and innovative programs.
• Able to work well independently with minimal supervision but enjoy collaborating and supporting your coworkers.
• Able to work weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in space where temperatures may vary to cold and hot
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to move through crowded spaces easily

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Eastern State Penitentiary employees are expected to be flexible and to take on additional duties as assigned, according to the organization’s needs and the staff member’s skills and abilities.

EEO Statement

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

ESPHS strongly believes in second chances and, as such, is committed to providing appropriate employment opportunities to those who have been incarcerated. As a condition of employment, all individuals who accept an employment offer must complete a criminal background check. Eastern State will review any criminal record and make appropriate employment decisions in accordance with applicable law and its policies.