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SUMMARY
The Museum Education Specialist supports the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) by providing programmatic support to the Experiential Learning Center (ELC). Works in the interactive museum and learning center designed to educate visitors, and particularly young people, about the history and culture of the United States Army and its many contributions to our country. The Experiential Learning Center (ELC) offers a unique and immersive learning space for all visitors to develop skills and have fun with Geography, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (GSTEM) through education and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) learning programs.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Presents formal and informal education programs based on lesson plans provided by NMUSA.

Supports NMUSA’s in-gallery education programs including Museum Cart Programs, Guided Tours, and VTC learning programs.

Supervises the following spaces in the ELC: Rally Point, Training Center, Operations Center and Fort Discover. Conducts guided tours.

Ensures that the ELC is open to the public each day by 9 AM by using the ELC Opening Checklist. In addition, ensures that the ELC is closed each day by using the ELC Closing Checklist and confirms that the facility, equipment and all materials are secured.

Maintains the ELC Weekly Visitation Log.

Ensures daily operations and visitor flow in the ELC.

Ensures all interactive kiosks and A/V elements are functioning properly. Reports any equipment malfunction to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Operates the lead in-gallery and VTC learning programs, as needed, to support special programs in NMUSA that may occur outside the Museum’s operating hours.

Daily cleans, disinfects and sanitizes the ELC, including all toys, door handles, computer kiosks, touchscreens and monitors by following the ELC Disinfectant and Sanitization Protocol.

Completes the Do D Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (formerly Information Assurance Awareness Training) before issuance of network access.

Completes all required training for Anti-Terrorism (AT), Threat Awareness Reporting, Security Policies and Directives, and all other training provided by the NMUSA. Wears ID badge at all times. In addition, obtains and carries a Common Access Card (CAC) at all times.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.


Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in a classroom, museum, or historic site teaching individuals between the ages of five (5) to eighteen (18) years old.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to perform the required services with little to no direction.
Excellent public-speaking skills with ability to adapt presentations for diverse audiences.
Ability to use computer programs and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal relations skills with ability to interact effectively with others in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Knowledgeable in the activities/operations of a large museum.
Knowledgeable in the safety practices related to exhibits/display pieces.
Demonstrated ability to organize exhibits/displays.
Proven ability to work effectively and positively with other professional staff in a highly collaborative environment.
Ability to organize educational and public outreach programs such as tours, workshops and lectures.
Excellent organization skills with ability to manage effectively multiple projects and priorities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES
Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EOE including Disability/Vet

This position is contingent. Salary and Job Requirements are subject to change.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• STD/LTD/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities

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