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Chickasaw Nation Industries Hiring for Museum Education Specialist Job at Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
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SUMMARY
The Museum Education Specialist supports the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA)
by providing programmatic support to the Experiential Learning Center (ELC). This position works in the interactive museum and learning center designed to educate visitors, and particularly young people, about the history and culture of the United States Army and its many contributions to our country. The Experiential Learning Center (ELC) offers a unique and immersive learning space for all visitors to develop skills and have fun with Geography, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (GSTEM) through education and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) learning programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken.
Presents formal and informal education programs based on lesson plans provided by NMUSA.
Supports NMUSA’s in-gallery education programs including Museum Cart Programs, Guided Tours, and VTC learning programs.
Supervises the following spaces in the ELC: Rally Point, Training Center, Operations Center and Fort Discover. Conducts guided tours.
Ensures that the ELC is open to the public each day by 9 AM by using the ELC Opening Checklist. In addition, ensures that the ELC is closed each day by using the ELC Closing Checklist and confirms that the facility, equipment and all materials are secured.
Maintains the ELC Weekly Visitation Log.
Ensures daily operations and visitor flow in the ELC.
Ensures all interactive kiosks and A/V elements are functioning properly. Reports any equipment malfunction to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Operates the lead in-gallery and VTC learning programs, as needed, to support special programs in NMUSA that may occur outside the Museum’s operating hours.
Daily cleans, disinfects and sanitizes the ELC, including all toys, door handles, computer kiosks, touchscreens and monitors by following the ELC Disinfectant and Sanitization Protocol.
Completes the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (formerly Information Assurance Awareness Training) before issuance of network access.
Completes all required training for Anti-Terrorism (AT), Threat Awareness Reporting, Security Policies and Directives, and all other training provided by the NMUSA. Wears ID badge at all times. In addition, obtains and carries a Common Access Card (CAC) at all times.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in a classroom, museum, or historic site teaching individuals between the ages of five (5) to eighteen (18) years old.
CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION
JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Ability to perform the required services with little to no direction
Excellent public-speaking skills with ability to adapt presentations for diverse audiences
Ability to use computer programs and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent interpersonal relations skills with ability to interact effectively with others in the performance of assigned duties
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
Knowledgeable in the activities / operations of a large museum
Knowledgeable in the safety practices related to exhibits / display pieces
Demonstrated ability to organize exhibits / displays
Proven ability to work effectively and positively with other professional staff in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to organize educational and public outreach programs such as tours, workshops and lectures
Excellent organization skills with ability to manage effectively multiple projects and priorities
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
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