Job title: John Brown House Museum Educator
FLSA Status: Part-time Hourly 0
Tues – Sat 9:00AM – 1PM (when school groups are scheduled)
Reporting to the JBH Museum Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
●Providing excellent customer service to a diverse population of visitors with varying knowledge bases, including students and the general public.
●Leading educational group tours indoors and outdoor walking tour programs throughout the year as scheduled.
●Meaningfully and appropriately discuss hard histories with all age groups.
●Following lesson plans/interpretive guides to provide our curated programs.
●Preparing site or crafts for programs.
●Attending the initial training process and professional development sessions as needed.
●Present the interpretation and our shared history compassionately and empathetically.
●Approach narratives with curiosity and critical thinking, and asking for sources and checking facts with staff regularly.
●Assessing visitor engagement through evaluation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements The ideal candidate should have a flexible schedule to align with tour demand. This falls on weekdays as needed to accommodate school tours, and select Saturdays for public history walking tours.
●While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:
○Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas or crowds at public events
○Please note, the position requires climbing multiple flights of stairs, and some tours take place outdoors in varying weather conditions. There is no elevator access above the first floor of the John Brown House Museum; all attempts at reasonable accommodation will be made.
The salary for this position is $16-$18 per hour.
The Rhode Island Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
All inquiries should be directed to jobs@rihs.org with the subject line “RIHS JBH Museum Educator” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position will be open until filled.
