MUSEUM EDUCATOR
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DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
Dallas, TX, US
Summary
The Museum Educator supports the development and facilitation of educational programs, curricula, and professional learning for diverse audiences. They act as an educational ambassador, managing logistics for docents and interns while analyzing program data to improve educational outcomes.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum - DALLAS, TX, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $55000.00Salary, MUSEUM EDUCATOR
Department: Education
Reports To: Director of Education
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
The Museum Educator is an education professional who supports curriculum development, facilitates educational programs and professional learning, and provides educational training as part of the Learning and Curriculum team. The position works closely with educators, students, docents, volunteers, interns, and community partners to advance the Museum’s educational mission.
Job Duties
Assist with the programming, curriculum, and logistics for the Upstander Partnership for secondary grades
Assist in the development and updating of curricula, lesson plans, and teacher guides for secondary grades in the Museum’s online curricular databases
Assist in the teaching of virtual, in-person, and on-campus education programs
Assist in education outreach to schools and educators
Assist in the programming, logistics, and outreach for educator professional development
Assist in the development of docent training and logistics, including providing educational support to docents in the exhibition, scheduling training updates, training information emails, and making regular updates in the learning platform
Assist in the onboarding and management of seasonal interns
Support the teaching and outreach for professional programs for adults
Support the development of new speaker presentations
Support in the collection and analysis of participant feedback and program evaluation data to improve education programs and curriculum
Serve as an educational ambassador for the Museum, cultivating Museum support and partnerships with regional educators
Attend weekly in-person meetings with the Learning and Curriculum team and the Director of Education
Work with Barbara Rabin Chief Education Officer, and other Education team members to support the full department, as needed
Qualifications: Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, History, Holocaust History or Literature, American History, Public History, or Genocide Studies required (Master’s preferred)
2 years of relevant professional work experience in informal or formal education
Experience developing, adapting, and evaluating standards-aligned curriculum and educational resources
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively on a team
Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
Comfortable working with volunteers and interns
Fluency in Spanish, preferred
Able to work some nights and weekends, as needed
Available for some overnight and international travel
Able to work with internal and external customers
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry items while walking
Able to set up and break down event rooms
Competencies
Judgment/Decision Making
Communication – Oral and Written
Organization/Planning
Business Literacy
Customer Service
Integrity
Initiative
Teamwork
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Core Values
Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Empathy: We understand that people have varied experiences of struggle and triumph, and we treat everyone with compassion.
Inclusivity: We value people's differences and strive to make the Museum accessible to all.
Excellence: We work to perform at the highest possible level in everything we do.
Integrity: We act ethically and transparently.
Courage: We are Upstanders.
The Dallas Holocaust Museum and Human Rights Museum is an equal opportunity employer; we value and strongly encourage a diverse environment.
If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights is dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. A not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) since 1984, we were first known as the Dallas Memorial Center for Holocaust Studies. In 2005, the renamed Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance opened at its transitional location in the historic West End district. The Museum hosted more than 86,000 visitors in 2017, among them 36,000 school children. A top-rated attraction in North Texas, the Museum is one of just a few Holocaust-related museums or centers in the United States and the only Holocaust museum serving North Central Texas, as well as the adjacent states of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Founded
1984
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights is dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. A not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) since 1984, we were first known as the Dallas Memorial Center for Holocaust Studies. In 2005, the renamed Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance opened at its transitional location in the historic West End district. The Museum hosted more than 86,000 visitors in 2017, among them 36,000 school children. A top-rated attraction in North Texas, the Museum is one of just a few Holocaust-related museums or centers in the United States and the only Holocaust museum serving North Central Texas, as well as the adjacent states of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Founded
1984
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas