Holocaust Center Educator

Essential Responsibilities

Holocaust Education
? Facilitate educational programming within the MMNHLC for students, educators, and community groups.
? Develop lesson plans, educational resources, and age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with curriculum standards.
? Conduct school visits, guided tours, workshops, and teacher training sessions.
? Assist with docent recruitment, training, scheduling, and continuing education opportunities.
? Maintain relationships with schools, educators, universities, and community partners.
? Ensure historical accuracy and educational excellence across all educational offerings.

Community Engagement & Public Programming
? Assist in the planning and implementation of lectures, panel discussions, commemorations, exhibitions, performances, and cultural programs.
? Support initiatives that address antisemitism, prejudice, civic responsibility, and social justice.
? Develop opportunities, engage diverse audiences and encourage meaningful dialogue.
? Foster relationships with faith communities, civic organizations, cultural institutions, and nonprofit partners.

Exhibitions & Interpretation
? Coordinate the development of temporary exhibitions and educational displays within the MMNHLC.
? Collaborate with scholars, artists, educators, and community members to enhance visitor engagement.

The Overlap (Grant-Funded Program)
? Support the planning and implementation of The Overlap, a grant-funded intercultural engagement initiative that celebrates cultural diversity through comedy, music, art, literature, and film.
? Assist in developing programs and community partnerships that foster dialogue, strengthen relationships across diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious communities, and promote understanding through shared experiences.

Outreach & Partnerships
? Build and maintain relationships with educators, school administrators, and community organizations.
? Promote Holocaust education opportunities throughout the region.
? Represent the MMNHLC at educational events, conferences, and community programs as needed.
? Contribute to exhibition research, educational materials, and visitor experiences.

Marketing & Communications
? Contribute educational content for promotional materials, newsletters, and social media platforms.
? Assist with outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in Holocaust education programs.
? Support public presentations and educational initiatives that highlight the Center’s impact.

Administration
? Maintain program records, attendance data, and educational metrics.
? Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and participant outcomes.
? Support grant reporting, educational assessments, and institutional partnerships as needed.
? Coordinate volunteers, docents, interns, and program participants.

Qualifications
? Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in History, Holocaust Studies, Museum Studies, Education, Public History, Jewish Studies, or a related field preferred.
? Minimum three years of experience in education, museums, cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, or related settings.
? Demonstrated experience teaching, facilitating educational programs, or working with diverse audiences.
? Strong knowledge of Holocaust history, Jewish history, and contemporary antisemitism.
? Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
? Ability to engage learners of varying ages and backgrounds.
? Strong organizational and project management skills.
? Ability to work collaboratively with educators, volunteers, and community partners.