Education Facilitator

Jewish Federation of St Louis • Maryland Heights, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum seeks a committed and engaging Education Facilitator. This role involves completing paid training sessions with Education staff, focusing on the historical content of the permanent Holocaust exhibition and the Impact Lab, as well as artifact- and dialogue-based tour techniques. Join a mission-driven organization that educates and inspires through powerful historical storytelling. This is a great opportunity for emerging educators, museum professionals, or anyone seeking meaningful part-time work in a cultural setting. The position hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. As an Education Facilitator, you will guide school groups through our permanent Holocaust exhibition and interactive Impact Lab. You'll be trained to lead age-appropriate, historically accurate tours that encourage reflection and engagement. You will also function as the Manager on Duty on Saturdays, where you will be responsible for Museum operations.

Requirements

• Strong interest in Holocaust history and/or museum education
• Confident public speaker and discussion facilitator
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Comfortable being physically active and standing for a full day
• Must pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Lead group tours using provided outlines and training materials
• Facilitate respectful, age-appropriate dialogue in the Impact Lab
• Adapt to student needs and group dynamics in real time
• Collaborate with other educators and museum staff
• Create a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors
• Function as the Manager on Duty (MOD) on Saturdays (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
• As MOD, be responsible for Museum operations including opening/closing the Museum, serving as the point of contact for visitor inquiries, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed