Educator

Maymont Foundation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Job summary

Maymont Foundation in Richmond, Virginia invites an Education Specialist to plan, develop, and implement educational and outreach programs that expand diversity and promote inclusion across our historic estate, mansion, and natural areas.

The role involves preparing resources, delivering in-person and virtual programs aligned with Virginia SOLs, coordinating animal care, collecting assessments, and representing Maymont at meetings and public events.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in non-formal teaching or related educational setting.
• Experience working with school-age children and familiarity with Virginia SOLs and Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Associate's degree in history, museum studies, education, biology, environmental science, science education, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, schedule, and implement educational, community, and outreach programming with a focus on Maymont's goals to expand diversity and promote equity and inclusion.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of resources for all education and outreach programs and incorporate state and national standards of learning curriculum.
• Facilitates in-person and virtual programming aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning within the Maymont Mansion and outdoors in the historical gardens and grounds.
• Provide proper animal care to environmental education animals under the direction of the Senior Manager of Zoology.
• Assist with collecting evaluations, program attendance and visitation numbers for monthly and annual reports.
• Represent the education department at various institutional meetings.
• Work effectively with other departments.
• Represent Maymont at public speaking engagements and events as requested.
• Support Maymont community and fundraising events, which may occur outside normal work schedule.
• Assists with other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

History and/or environmental science

Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Instruction delivery to children and

Budget management

Animal handling willingness/experience

Background check

Driver's license and transportation

Education

Associate's degree in history, museum studies, education, biology, environmental science, science education, or related field

Job description

Description

Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park, located in Richmond, Virginia, with many unique experiences for all to enjoy, including the historic Maymont Mansion, The Robins Nature Center, arboretum, formal gardens, and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation, committed to creating experiences that delight, educate and inspire its guests.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the planning, development, scheduling, and implementation of educational, community, and outreach programming with a focus on Maymont's goals to expand diversity and promote equity and inclusion
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of resources, for all education and outreach programs and incorporates state and national standards of learning curriculum
• Facilitates in-person and virtual programming aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning within the Maymont Mansion and outdoors in the historical gardens and grounds.
• Provide proper animal care to environmental education animals under the direction of the Senior Manager of Zoology
• Assist with collecting evaluations, program attendance and visitation numbers for monthly and annual reports
• Represent the education department at various institutional meetings
• Work effectively with other departments
• Represent Maymont at public speaking engagements and events as requested
• Support Maymont community and fundraising events, which may occur outside normal work schedule
• Assists with other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of or interest in history and/or environmental science and how it relates to today
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Ability to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction to children and Maymont guests
• Ability to understand and work within a budget
• Experience or a willingness to learn handling tame domestic or exotic animals including mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license required with reliable transportation to and from Maymont

Education and Experience:

• One year of experience in non-formal teaching or related educational setting
• Experience working with school age children and familiarity with Virginia SOL's and Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards
• Associate's degree in history, museum studies, education, biology, environmental science, science education, or related field preferred

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and talking for extended periods
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid-time-off and health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

FLSA Status: Full-Time Non Exempt

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.