Oregon Historical Society Learning Guide at Lewis and Clark College

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

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JOB PURPOSE

Learning Guides facilitate experiences at OHS for K–12 students during school tours. They create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students of all ages feel a sense of belonging and know their voices are valued. Learning Guides greet and facilitate small groups' movements through various spaces at OHS during self-guided tours and work with the Museum Educator to greet and move larger groups during guided tours.

Interviews will be conducted between 12/15 - 12/19/2025

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive training from Museum Educator on museum policies and educational standards for tours; complete readings related to exhibition content.
   

• Articulate and enforce OHS’s school-tour policies and procedures to educators, students, and chaperones.
   

• For self-guided school tours, greet groups, communicate policies, provide short exhibition introductions to create context for students, and frequently serve as the primary OHS staff lead and assists lead educator in following OHS’s tour expectations by staying with the group for the duration of the tour; provide back-up in case of emergency.
   

• For guided school tours, undertake most of the same tasks as for self-guided tours while also moving smaller subgroups of the tour group through the building according to their tour schedule and bringing groups into and out of exhibitions where Volunteer Educators are providing guided tours.
   

• Maintain direct communication with Museum Educator and/or Senior Education Manager regarding school tours, including providing tour reports at the completion of each tour.
   

• Facilitate discussion and reflection with small groups of K–12 students (and occasionally college students) based on the exhibitions.
   

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and visitors.
   

• Collaborate with the Senior Education Manager, Museum Educator, Volunteer Educators, and other OHS staff to deliver and continuously improve the K–12 class tour program.
   

• Embrace ongoing learning and a culture of respectful feedback and growth.
   

• Support the 2024 Oregon Social Science Standards by learning about inclusive Oregon history through training and materials provided.
   

• Support OHS’s mission, vision, and core values of creativity, connection, equity, learning, accessibility, and accountability.
   

• Contribute to, support, and promote institutional initiatives such as diversity, equity, inclusion and access goals and has a “people first” mindset.
   

• Work respectfully and in a spirit of collaboration with supervisor and with OHS colleagues.
   

• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
   

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE

• Work shifts available during Wednesday and Friday, 10:30am - 2:30pm, plus 2 hours weekly for prep and team meetings

• Through May 11th

• Hours per week: 10

• Transportation to and from OHS is required, not provided

RATE OF PAY

• $16.30 / hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Apply with cover letter

• Passing a background check

• Covid-19 vaccination

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

• Federal Work Study required

The three core competencies gained through this role include:

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.
• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.