Museum Education Coordinator (Substitute/On-Call)

City of Arcadia; Arcadia (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

City of Arcadia is seeking a Museum Education Coordinator to plan and deliver interpretive programs for the Arcadia Museum, focusing on school children and teachers. The role requires coordinating docents, developing engaging activities, and building partnerships with local schools.

Under supervision of the Museum Curator, you will create educational materials, promote programs, and supervise volunteers for special events. A flexible schedule including weekends is expected.

Formación

• Experience in museum education principles and public outreach.
• Ability to develop educational programs for school groups.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with keeping records and reports.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement interpretive programs for the Arcadia Museum.
• Oversee docent recruiting, training and scheduling.
• Coordinate with schools to align curricula with exhibits.
• Greet visitors and lead tours for the public.
• Develop materials to support exhibitions and education.
• Prepare records and reports; participate in committees.

Conocimientos

Detail-oriented

Organized

Creative with social media skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal & presentation skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Liberal Arts with education emphasis

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT ARCADIA

Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.

ABOUT US

At the Arcadia Library & Museum Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We are searching for a creative, highly competent Museum Education Coordinator to join our team on a part-time, as needed basis. Our team is dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking.

DESIRED QUALITIES

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Creative with stellar social media skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Great interpersonal and presentation skills
• Great attitude and a life-long learner

RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Application Submission Deadline: Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%): Thursday, December 17, 2026 (Tentative)

The resulting eligibility list fr from this recruitment will be used for substitute/on-call assignments. Candidates hired as substitutes are considered part-time/non-permanent and are paid at a fixed hourly rate at the first step of the salary range. Assignments are on an as-needed basis based on the needs of the City and the department.

DEFINITION

Under supervision of the Museum Curator, to plan and implement interpretive programs for the Arcadia Museum, addressing historic and cultural topics for various audiences with an emphasis on educational services for school children and teachers; and oversee docent recruiting, training and scheduling.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise supervision over docents and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work with Curator on direction and priorities for educational programs.
• Create public relations information and flyers.
• Responsible for educational programming content and promotional materials.
• Actively build relationships with teachers and promote the Museum in the community.
• Greet Museum visitors and lead tours of the Museum’s exhibits for the general public on a daily basis. Service oriented.
• Assist in supervision of volunteers for special events.
• Coordinate with area schools to establish and maintain integrated curriculums.
• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in museum programs and educational events for adults and children.
• Serve as school liaison for scheduling and giving tours.
• Develop resource materials that support exhibitions and compliment school curricula.
• Coordinate outreach programs for schools and retirement homes.
• Assist with selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating docents.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• May participate on various employee committees.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Museum education principles and methods.
• Techniques used in public relations.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Principles and practices used in dealing with the public.
• Alphabetical, numerical, and subject matter filing systems.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Microsoft Office, social media and internet.

Skill to

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment, scanner, printer and cameras.
• Type at a speed of 50 words per minute and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to

• Multi-task in an organized manner.
• Conduct independent research on historical topics resulting in creation of educational programming.
• Create hands-on programming for all ages.
• Organize educational speakers and performers for special events.
• Work independently, take initiative and work creatively.
• Perform responsible and difficult technical and clerical personnel work involving the use of independent judgment with accuracy and speed.
• Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding personnel policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Independently compose correspondence and memoranda.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data and information.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse audience.
• Exercise, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with a variety of staff, schools and the public.
• Coordinate, oversee and train high school volunteers.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Experience

Two years of experience organizing and coordinating museum, educational and interpretiveprograms.

Training

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Liberal Arts with education emphasis is desirable.
• Early Childhood Education units and Teaching Certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge in the field of the history of California and the West is desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Ability to work in a standard office and museum environment.
• Ability to travel to local sites and locations.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, twist, lift, and carry 30 lbs., push and pull 100-120 lbs.