AmeriCorps Member Position
The AmeriCorps member will serve as part of the Education Department at the museum, working directly under the supervision of the Education Coordinator. Their primary focus will be to support and deliver high-impact educational programming to K-12 students, with an emphasis on equitable access to culturally relevant history education. The member will play a key role in facilitating Hands-on History programs, field trips, and other student focused educational experiences. As capacity allows, the AmeriCorps member may also assist with community events, adult educational programming, and broader outreach initiatives.
Terms of Service
- The Member will serve at the El Pueblo History Museum.
- The AmeriCorps member will serve for an average of 36 hours per week during the service term, for a minimum of 1700 hours over the course of their service term.
- Flexible hours are required, including occasional evenings. Members may be expected to commit to weekend hours regularly.
- The AmeriCorps member will be directly supervised by the Education Coordinator, with additional oversight and support provided by the Program Manager.
- Service term begins September 8, 2026 and ends August 20, 2027.
- Mandatory Orientation on September 8 and 9, 2026 at the History Colorado Museum in Denver.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Facilitate field trips, classroom visits, and other educational activities, tailoring content to be culturally relevant and aligned with academic standards.
- Create and teach lesson plans for Hands-On History classes aligned with our Hands-On History pillars.
- Collaborate with museum staff and community partners to enhance program reach and impact.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of educational programming.
- Support and facilitate other History Colorado community engagement and story initiative projects as needed.
Service Term Overview:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Ability to pass criminal history checks.
- Strong interest in history, education, or a related field.
- Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time experience working with school-age children ages 5-18 (455 hours)
- Resume
- Cover letter
Interviews planned for the week of August 1014, 2026