Librarian/Archivist Assistant 2 - Education Outreach Specialist
Tennessee Department of State
The Tennessee State Library and Archives
Supervisor: Education Outreach Program Manager
Summary: This full-time position has the responsibility to assist the education outreach team at the Tennessee State Library and Archives with providing services to teachers and students in Kindergarten through Twelfth grade (K-12) and students in the college/university communities across the state of Tennessee.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides assistance and support for education outreach activities both on-site and in the field. • Corresponds with teachers and administrators about services provided by education outreach. • Assists with the planning, coordination, and presentation of teacher workshops and in-service training statewide and online.
• Assists with programming for K-12 and college students during on-site field trip visits. • Supports the DocsBox program, including assisting with the reservation and shipping process. • Hosts exhibitor booths and represents the organization at statewide education conferences. • Assists with developing educational curriculum and digital content for K-12 students. • Contributes to monthly newsletter for teachers.
• Conducts historical research into primary source collections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, History, Public History or related field.
• Experience equivalent to two years of work in a social studies classroom setting or on education related projects in a history-based organization is preferred.
• Experience developing classroom curriculum for social studies including history, and/or government K-12 classes beneficial.
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Tennessee and American history required.
• Understanding of and respect for the K-12 education environment.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, follow project timelines, and meet project deadlines.
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed with strong attention to detail. • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including teachers, K-12 students, academics, university students, and Library & Archives staff and patrons.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Public speaking skills and ease appearing in front of groups.
• Comfort with and understanding of the use of technology in the educational environment. • Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule. Periodic weekend and after-hours work required.
• Must possess good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Must exhibit the ability to be a positive influence while representing the state. Health, Safety, and Collections Security:
• Possess ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Assist the organization to create a safe and healthy work environment by working safely with the equipment provided.
• Follow instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately reporting any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions.
• Take whatever measures are necessary to protect the collections from loss, mutilation or theft.
Salary: $45,000 annually, plus the State of Tennessee benefits package.
Applications accepted online at https://sos.tn.gov/hr.
