MUSEUM EDUCATION SPECIALIST - 10302026-82268

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time10/30/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time11/12/2026 11:59PM Central TimeHourly Rate$20.07Annual Salary$10,436.40Job TypePart-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentState Museum

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM, DAVIDSON COUNTY

The hours for this position will be 10 hours per weekend only.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in educational system or professional museum work may be substituted for the required education, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of four years.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Complete a background clearance application which includes releasing all records involving any criminal history and a valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under direct supervision, the Museum Program Assistant is responsible for direct public contact while conducting historical tours, presenting educational programs at the museum, Capitol, as well at other sites/events. This class differs from that of Museum Program Coordinator in that the responsibilities of the latter include coordinating, scheduling, and organizing educational programs and tours.

Responsibilities

• Presents historically accurate interpretive tours and educational programs of the Tennessee State Museum exhibits and the Tennessee State Capitol; researches and learns historical and geographical information related to Tennessee as it applies to tours and programs; assesses the age and knowledge level of tour participants in order to present age and knowledge appropriate activities and interpretations, including special needs groups.
• Delivers statewide educational museum outreach programs, such as, teacher professional development, festival events, and conferences.
• Researches, writes, and develops curriculum content for educational programs both virtually and on-site.
• Provides supervision and customer service needs within the museum children's gallery.
• Assists with maintenance and development of educational materials such as lesson plans and traveling trunks; evaluates and provide recommendations to improve existing museum educational programs.
• Collects and reports visitor data as it relates to programs, tours, traveling trunk and children's gallery visitation and any other activity.
• Assists Museum Program Coordinator with scheduling groups and resources as needed.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns
• Customer Focus

Knowledges:

• History and Archeology

Skills:

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management
• Speaking

Abilities:

• Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer/Copier/Scanner
• MS Office Software
• Motor Vehicle

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.