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E3.18 Children's Museum Community Learning Advocate VISTA
 
 
 
We believe that children need free play time to discover new things about themselves and the world around them. Our exhibits are designed with little instruction to give kids the freedom to find their own solutions. Programs and exhibits provide opportunities for children to try out their passions, to test their own abilities, and to explore new topics. Our spaces are designed to encourage imaginations. Dress up, pretend, invent stories and songs. There are no limits to how you play! As fun as we make learning, we know we are in a serious business. There is an opportunity gap experienced by families with lower incomes that can often result in loss of learning during school breaks, placing these children even further behind. The Duluth Children's Museum seeks a passionate individual that wants to build upon our amazing resources to find ways in which we can better serve our community. The Duluth Children’s Museum’s Community Learning Advocate is a one year AmeriCorps VISTA position focused on bringing regionally focused culture, arts, and STEM learning to underserved families. The position will build on the museum’s foundation of exhibits, programming, and outreach by securing new partnerships, mobilizing volunteers, and piloting new learning activities. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This position will be scheduled primarily Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional commitments including special events and outreach that will occur outside these hours. Skill Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or combination of Bachelor’s degree and professional experience working with youth and families. - Ability to interact with and engage children and their families. - Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation. - Prior experience with informal education and/or curriculum development preferred.
 
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Member Duties : Purpose of Position - Increase the capacity of the museum to serve families in need. - Develop regionally focused programming with particular emphasis on Duluth's shipping economy and the St. Louis River Estuary. Key Responsibilities 1. Assist with development of standards based curriculum and tools to evaluate learning. 2. Pilot daily programs with children and families alongside Program Assistants. 3. Build partnerships with community agencies and businesses. 4. Recruit, train, orient, and expand resources available to program volunteers. 5. Connect with families and community agencies to understand needs and barriers to accessing museum programming. 6. Assist with coordinating monthly Free First Friday events, outreach to schools and community sites, and other initiatives serving disadvantaged families.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Housing ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Environment ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Technology ,  Tribal . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Environment ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Counseling ,  Public Speaking ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
E3.18 Children's Museum Community Learning Advocate VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/02/2018  -   08/01/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2018  To  05/15/2018 
Contact Jodi Slick
2014 W Superior St
Duluth   MN   55806
2183361038
jodi@ecolibrium3.org
www.ecolibrium3.org
Listing ID 80399

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