Museum Educator

Overview
This full-time position (40 hours/week) reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Curator to create and implement high-quality, mission-centered educational programming for all ages. They supervise the part-time Community Outreach Coordinator, as well as seasonal interns and volunteers. The Museum Educator collaborates with other museums, libraries, and educational institutions to host and promote common educational offerings. Regular travel and evening/weekend work is required.

Position Impact
The Museum Educator is a key member of the AAMI team and the organization’s fulfillment of its mission. They ensure that all audiences receive accurate and engaging information about Iowa’s African American history and culture through presentations, tours, and educational resources.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in History, Education, or another relevant discipline is preferred, as well as experience in a formal or informal education setting. Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate should be creative, self-directed, organized, and a strong writer and public speaker. The candidate should have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, outstanding organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to relate history in an interesting manner, and the ability to accurately promote the AAMI’s programs. Strong computer skills, primarily with Google Suite, and reliable transportation for statewide travel are required.

Responsibilities
● Develop, schedule, and implement tours, workshops, programs, and educational curriculum appropriate for varying audiences both on and off-site
● Develop an understanding of Iowa’s African American history
● Maintain department and project budgets
● Supervise part-time staff, interns, or volunteers when applicable
● Work with staff to develop a wide variety of mission-centered year-round programming
● Coordinate and schedule outside presenters and speakers
● Communicate professionally and accurately with teachers, youth group leaders, tour groups, and other organizations
● Recruit, train, and schedule Education Department volunteers and interns
● Collaborate with other organizations to promote and/or implement events and programs
● Compile and report information regarding attendance and evaluations to the Executive Director and other appropriate persons
● Provide content to the Communications Coordinator for program promotion
● Assist the Development Director with grant writing as needed
● Other duties as assigned

Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $40,000 – $45,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is not available.
Health Insurance – Health insurance (employee only): The AAMI pays 80% towards the individual cost of the employee’s single health insurance plan. The AAMI also provides vision (must also be enrolled in health insurance) and dental insurance to full-time employees (employee only) at no charge to the employee.
Leave – Full-time employees will accrue paid vacation on the first day of the month based on their length of service from the most recent date of hire or their first date as a full-time employee. Employees earn 80 hours annually during the first four years of employment. Sick leave, bereavement leave, and salary continuance are also part of the benefits package.
Holidays – 10 Paid Holidays

How to Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to search@blackiowa.org. This position is open until filled. Please direct questions about the position to search@blackiowa.org