Outreach Program Facilitator

City of Golden•Golden, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Golden is seeking qualified applicants for the Outreach Program Facilitator position. This role involves independently presenting the museum’s off-site school programs for elementary-aged students throughout the Denver Metro Area. Facilitators lead interactive 90-minute classroom programs using established curriculum that combines history, geography, and economics with hands-on learning. This position is ideal for individuals interested in museum education, public history, interpretation, classroom teaching, or youth programming who are looking to build experience in public speaking, classroom facilitation, and classroom management. Successful facilitators are enthusiastic, dependable, organized, and enjoy working with elementary-aged children. After completing training, facilitators work independently, receiving their teaching schedule approximately one month in advance. They travel directly to assigned schools and represent the museum while leading outreach programs. Facilitators generally work two to four days a week, between 15–25 hours per week during school hours (approximately 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), with programs scheduled Tuesday through Friday. Schedules vary daily based on school bookings. This position follows the school calendar, with most holidays and school breaks off. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the Denver Metro Area are required. Mileage is reimbursed according to museum policy. The position duration is October through May for the 2026–2027 school year.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.
Must have a love of history and ability to share GHM program information in a professional and engaging manner.
Ability to adapt needs and decisions to diverse student groups.
Must possess excellent organizational, instructional, and communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, 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.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or experience in classroom education, history, museum studies, or similar field preferred.
Experience leading and managing elementary school age students in a classroom or large groups preferred.
Basic knowledge of Colorado History preferred.
Familiarity with computers, laptops, iPad, computers, laptops, Smartboard and Prezi for teaching aids a plus.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Ability to utilize computer or laptop and Smart board to facilitate programming.

Responsibilities

Independently leads interactive 90-minute outreach programs: Building Colorado Communities, Building Colorado Cities and Ute Knowledge: STEM Kit programs in elementary school classrooms to groups of up to 30 students at a time.
May instruct two to four classrooms per day at an individual school.
Facilitates classroom discussions, educational games, and hand-on activities while maintaining a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment.
Adapts presentation style and classroom management strategies to meet the needs of each classroom while maintaining the quality of established lesson plans.
Utilizes positive classroom management strategies to maintain high expectations and student engagement.
Maintains outreach program materials and teaching supplies as assigned at start employment.
Ensures supplies are organized and inventoried regularly.
Utilizes classroom technologies such as projection systems, teacher computers, Prezi presentation software, Google Suite, and Google Calendar for scheduling.
Participates in required training, coaching sessions, staff meetings, and completes all required program evaluations in a timely manner.
Use of personal vehicle to drive to and from each assigned program destination daily.
Other duties as assigned.