Outreach Educator - Portland, Oregon

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Position Title: Outreach Educator
Job Category: Education
Employer Name: Washington County Museum
Salary Range: $13- $20/ hr
Street Address: 17677 NW Springville Rd.
City, State, Country: Portland, Oregon
Postal Code: 97229 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Beth Dehn
Contact E-Mail Address: beth@washingtoncountymuseum.org
Contact Phone Number: 503.645.5353, ext. 133
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Contact Website: Washington County Museum | The Washington County Museum ignites the imagination and brings to life the diverse cultures that so richly define this remarkable region.
Deadline to Apply: December 9, 2011

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The Washington County Museum seeks a qualified outreach educator to make offsite presentations of the Museum’s Mobile Museum program; potentially including our Braceros and Native American curriculum, and to deliver occasional programs at the Museum.

This is a part time, hourly position from 5-15 hours/week.

Principal Responsibilities:
- Research and expand personal knowledge of curriculum materials
- Travel to schools and community centers
- Deliver Mobile Museum presentations in accordance with Washington County Museum’s curriculum
- Maintain and store outreach materials between presentations
- Represent the Museum through professional demeanor
- Seek interactive relationships with schools and community groups
- Meet monthly with the Education Coordinator

Desired Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Prior teaching experience in schools or informal learning settings
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to adjust to changing situations with grace
- Ability to commit to a flexible work schedule, including occasional nights and weekends
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to life 25-30 lbs and arrange classroom furniture
- Must pass background check

Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Education, History, Museum Education or a related field
- Cultural knowledge of diverse populations in Oregon
- Spanish language skills

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