College Park Aviation Museum - Bilingual Museum Educator - Seasonal/Year-Round
College Park, MD
| Employer: | Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County |
| Category: | Other |
| Job Type: | Seasonal / Temp |
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Description The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division (NHRD) is seeking Seasonal Part-time Bilingual Museum Educator at the College Park Aviation Museum (CPAM). The College Park Aviation Museum shares its campus with the world's oldest continuously operating airport, established by the Wright Brothers in 1909, and home to the first US Army aviation school. We are dedicated to preserving aviation innovations in College Park and Prince George's County. We engage and inspire our community and visitors with diverse stories through education, exhibits, and programming. The Bilingual Museum Educator will be responsible for designing and delivering educational tours to students and adults, planning and implementing educational programs, creating engaging educational activities, and creating lesson plans in support of regular STEAM events. Each year CPAM offers educational tours to over 12,000 visitors, and reach hundreds more through monthly STEAM events, our biannual Scout Days and Homeschool Days, and our annual holiday event, Winter Fly-In. About 17% of Prince George's County residents speak Spanish, so this Educator will be essential in helping to make the museum more accessible and impactful for our community. Museum Educators may have the opportunity to create educational programs, organize events, or work on collections projects depending on the aptitude and interests of the Educator and the needs of the museum. This position is open to rising juniors or seniors in high school and college students. Ideal candidates should be fluent in Spanish, self-starters, strong communicators, team players, and have an interest and experience in museum education, history, public history, or education; either in classroom teaching or informal contexts. Knowledge of K-12 curriculum or a second language are ideal. This position pays at a rate of $16.25 per hour. Must work a minimum of 18 hours per week including three weekend days a month and with a maximum of up to 29 hours a week. This candidate will support the College Park Aviation Museum in upholding NHRD's four strategic pillars:
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Supplemental Information A criminal background check will be completed prior to hire. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Benefits are not provided; however, this position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees Health Insurance Plans You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period. If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office. Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.
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This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694. * 01 Can you speak, read and write in Spanish fluently?
* 02 Can you lift a weight of 25 pounds?
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