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Carlyle House Historic Park
*Old Town Alexandria, Virginia*
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Carlyle House is seeking a dynamic, proactive, creative, hands-on
collaborator with a strong historical interest to assist with an expanding
educational program. An AAM accredited historic house museum dedicated to
interpreting colonial Alexandria and the life of first owner John Carlyle
(1720-1780), Carlyle House is owned and operated by the Northern Virginia
Regional Park Authority.
The Education and Outreach Assistant:
· 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
· Works with a team to recruit, train, evaluate, schedule and
supervise volunteer docents and museum teachers.
· Plans enrichment programs and trips for volunteers
· Assists the Historic Site Administrator and Historic Site
Specialist with all aspects of museum operations
· Works independently and as part of a team, with regular evening
and weekend hours required
*Requirements:*
Undergraduate degree in history or education required. Concentration in
museum studies or museum education or equivalent experience preferred.
Superb interpersonal skills to work with diverse patrons, public, children,
volunteers and paid staff. Solid speaking, writing, and organizational
skills are crucial. Must be versatile, energetic and people-oriented.
Knowledge of 18th-century history and decorative arts helpful. Experience
with small historic house museum preferred.
The position is part-time at the rate of $16.89 per hour for 32 hours a
week and 50 weeks a year. Additional hours will be made available under a
grant from the Friends of Carlyle House to plan and run a summer camp in
July 2013.
Full Description Here:
http://nvrpa.org/uploads/
Send resume and cover letter to:
Sarah Coster, Historic Site Administrator
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
e-mail: carlyle@nvrpa.org
fax: 703-549-5738
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