Ships Site Coordinator

Title: Ships Site Coordinator

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: 44,805

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Living History and Interpretative Services Overview

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia offering programs and resources about early American history through its museums

• Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Our outdoor living history sites and programs are supported by living history interpreters, who create engaging and immersive, educational experiences using material culture and approved historical content to foster curiosity, empathy and understanding regarding the perspectives, cultures and experiences of Indigenous, African and European peoples. Our five sites include the re-created Paspahegh Town, James Fort, and the three ships- Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery at Jamestown Settlement, as well as an 18th Century Revolution Era Farm and Continental Army Encampment at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. While there are many methods for living history interpretation, our approach is as educators in a 3rd person role, using a range of skill sets to present to a diverse public.

Job Duties

This position will coordinate daily programming and implement new programs and delivery techniques within the maritime site while leading a team of interpreters that work collaboratively to deliver a broad range of interpretive experiences and materials for intergenerational audiences with a focus on the experiences of the mariners and colonists in early 17th century Virginia. This position works with staff to deliver interpretive experiences for audiences that can also successfully connect to the indoors museum galleries in alignment with JYF's strategic priorities, focusing on the convergence of cultures and legacies from 17th and 18th century America.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Skilled in presenting interpretive / education programs to diverse audiences.

• Ability to write and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise inquiry based and dialogic education programs.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and implement multiple projects.

• Experience with staff development and training, team building, and ability to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of management and staff.

• Professional and positive attitude and demeanor, with exceptional communication skills

• Ability to take initiative and solve problems creatively.

• Ability to write, relate and design programs for diverse audiences and staff (age, abilities, cultures, etc.)

• Demonstrated strength in managing time, completing tasks, and being proactive, accountable, and adaptable with competing demands on attention and changing priorities and deadlines.

• Effective collaborator and team player.

• Excellent organizational abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of museum education techniques and resources.

• Ability to train, coach and mentor with experience mentoring a diverse staff is strongly preferred.

• Teaching and historical research experience at a variety of levels is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Ann Shelhorse

Phone: 7572534553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.