Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) honors Survivors and victims of the Holocaust by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference. The Museum activates this mission through world-class exhibitions, public programming, and educational initiatives to equip audiences with knowledge, skills, and courage to take a stand for humanity. Today, IHMEC is the third largest Holocaust museum in the world and second largest in the country, impacting hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, law enforcement and community members annually. As a world leader in connecting the history and lessons of the Holocaust, we inspire visitors to become Upstanders, who speak out for what’s right – turning powerful lessons of history into positive actions today.
Revenues are derived from major special events, corporate and individual giving, visitor receipts, gift shop revenues, and major grant fundraising – foundation, family, and government.
THE POSITION
Position Title: Education Assistant
Location: Skokie, IL
Schedule: Part-Time (20 hours/week), Monday through Friday, some evenings and weekends.
Reports To: Manager of Education & Programs
The Education Assistant is responsible for administrative and logistical support for the educational department and its programming including student field trips, travelling literature-based teaching trunks, educator professional development, and leadership and public programming. The successful candidate must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and multi-faceted environment. This position is eligible for overtime.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Support:
- Support visitor-facing work for all aspects of student field trips including but not limited to: group arrival, docent assistance, speaker set-up, lunch logistics, and group departure.
- Conduct inventory of Teaching Trunks before shipping to, and upon their return, from schools throughout Illinois, the Midwest, and United States.
- Help prepare materials for educational programming, such as handouts, worksheets, and activities.
- Support the delivery of programs and training by assisting with logistics, setup, and materials.
Administrative Support:
- Provide administrative support to Education Department staff.
- Assist as Museum telephone operator to provide information and answer questions about the museum, engaging in a friendly and informative manner.
- Organize and maintain department’s teacher/school database, ensuring records are updated, accurate, and accessible by department for outreach, e-blasts, and mailings.
- Order and organize resources and supplies for the Education Department.
Other Duties:
- Assist as needed in facilitation of holographic and virtual reality experiences, to keep all areas of the Museum running on a daily basis.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager, Senior Leadership Team Member, or CEO.
THE PERSON
Education | Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Degree in social science or humanities field a plus.
- 1 year of experience working in customer service in an education or museum environment a plus.
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
- Experience working on collaborative teams with solution-oriented disposition.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to disseminate information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to multitask and coordinate different responsibilities, while staying nimble and efficient in responsiveness
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
OTHER INFORMATION
Salary and Benefits
- Hourly rate range is $19 - $20 per hour.
- Sick time and one floating holiday.
Committed to Diversity
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
May need to climb up and down stairs; to bend, stoop, and lift or move materials and retrieve files; to pull/push, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; spend considerable time on feet; and to reach both above and below shoulder height.
Learn More
Visit our website, engage in virtual experiences, and learn more at ilholocaustmuseum.org.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
