Outreach Program Facilitator

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Outreach Program Facilitator position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

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Under the direction of the Student & Family Programs Coordinator, the Outreach Program Facilitator is responsible for independently presenting the museum’s off-site school programs for elementary-aged students throghout the Denver Metro Area. Facilitators lead highly 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 and 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. Facilitators receive their teaching schedule approximately one month in advance, 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.). Programs are 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.

Position duration is October through May for the 2026–2027 school year. Phone interviews will take place September 1-4. In-person interviews will take place September 9-11. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026.

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. Daily shifts vary, typically lasting four to seven hours.

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.

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required, 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. Must have a love of history and ability to share GHM program information in a professional and engaging manner. Basic knowledge of Colorado History preferred. Ability to adapt needs and decisions to diverse student groups. Familiarity with computers, laptops, iPad, computers, laptops, Smartboard and Prezi for teaching aids a plus. Must possess excellent organizational, instructional, and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required, 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. Must have a love of history and ability to share GHM program information in a professional and engaging manner. Basic knowledge of Colorado History preferred. Ability to adapt needs and decisions to diverse student groups. Familiarity with computers, laptops, iPad, computers, laptops, Smartboard and Prezi for teaching aids a plus. Must possess excellent organizational, instructional, and communication skills.

LANGUAGE 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. Spanish speaking is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL 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.

REASONING ABILITY 

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. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to utilize computer or laptop and Smart board to facilitate programming.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurance.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED 

iPad, computer, laptop, Smartboard, portable projector, and projection screen. Personal vehicle for transportation to and from assigned program destinations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with their hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer