Education Assistant
Education Assistant
The Westmoreland Historical Society is seeking an independent, enthusiastic individual who will assist the Education Coordinator with historic site tours, school field trips, and special programs at Historic Hanna’s Town in Greensburg, PA. The Education Intern will have the opportunity to hone their skills in education, public history, and interpretation of topics such as history, archaeology, and natural science. Historic Hanna’s Town is an historic site and county park that dates to the time of the American Revolution and served as the first seat of government for Westmoreland County.
Essential tasks include:
- Presenting guided tours of Historic Hanna’s Town to diverse audiences.
- Interacting with members of the public, staff, and other site visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisting the Education Coordinator with school field trips and public programs.
- Participating actively in training sessions and independent reading / study of relevant topics.
- Maintaining the historic site through light cleaning and organizing.
- Completing a project as determined by the intern and Education Coordinator, such as a lesson plan, activity, handout, or other useful educational material.
Minimum qualifications include:
- High school graduate; some college coursework preferred.
- interest in history and working with the public
- verbal and written communication skills
- ability to work both independently and collaboratively
The Education Coordinator will work with the intern to determine their schedule. Interns should be willing to work weekdays and weekends.
Compensation:
$9 - $10 per hour