Education & Partnerships Associate

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh connects the horrors of the Holocaust and antisemitism with injustices of today. Through education, the Holocaust Center empowers individuals to build a more civil and humane society. Offerings include exhibits in our public gallery, engaging cultural events, internationally renowned speakers, and free and affordable resources for teachers. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is a program of The Tree of Life.

Position Overview: The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh seeks an Education and Partnerships Associate to support the Holocaust Center in expanding the audience and impact of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s educational programs. The Education and Partnerships Associate will provide outreach and support to educators in the Western Pennsylvania region. The position also includes some office administrative duties to support the general organizational needs of the Holocaust Center and The Tree of Life. Professional background in K-12 Education is preferred. The Education and Partnerships Associate will report to the Holocaust Center’s Director of Programs and Education.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Educator Outreach & Support

• • Serve as primary point of contact for K–12 educators in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.
  • Promote Holocaust Center resources to public, private, and independent schools.
  • Conduct tours, trainings, and provide ongoing teacher support.
  • Distribute and provide guidance for educator-focused programs such as the Reflections: Butterfly Art Program and The Crocus Project.

Program Delivery

• • Deliver and implement in-school programming (e.g., the violin project, traveling temporary exhibits, guest speakers).
  • Coordinate promotion, sales, distribution, and classroom implementation of the CHUTZ-POW! Superheroes of the Holocaust comic book series.
  • Support public programs and events by attending, staffing, and assisting as needed.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• • Work with The Tree of Life and LIGHT Education Initiative on joint education programming.
  • Participate in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum CHEC network and maintain connections with peer institutions to explore partnership opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Holocaust Center’s Marketing and Education Associate on projects and outreach.
  • Support the Manager of Community Engagement to enhance teacher-facing programming around antisemitism education.

Administrative & Organizational Support

• • Provide administrative support to the Holocaust Center and The Tree of Life, including assisting the development team as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of school/program participation and educator engagement.
  • Attend staff meetings and check-ins with the Director of Programs and Education.
  • Assist with day-to-day office tasks to ensure smooth operations.

If you were in this role today, you would be:

• Coordinating with a high school teacher to select traveling exhibit panels and delivering them to their school.
• Guiding a teacher through the process of securing a grant to purchase CHUTZ-POW! Classpacks for their classroom.
• Checking in with educators to gather feedback on Reflections: Butterfly Art Program and suggesting updates to program materials.
• Meeting with the Director of Programs and Education to plan strategies for expanding outreach to new schools and districts.
• Partnering with the Manager of Community Engagement to create supplemental offerings that help educators teach about antisemitism in their classrooms.
• Attending a LIGHT Education Initiative professional development session to connect with teachers and introduce Holocaust Center resources.

Essential Skills/Abilities:

• High energy professional with ability to juggle multiple projects
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities
• Outstanding communication, both written and oral, and public speaking skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, and independently
• Excellent organizational skills, experience in project management and aptitude for problem solving
• Understanding of the challenges that K-12 teachers face in today’s school environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to work occasional nights and weekends and to travel regionally
• Have a valid driver’s license and vehicle; must be able to drive to remote schools, most within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh

Education and Experience:

• BSc/BA degree required
• Strong background in K-12 Education preferred
• Possess or obtain Pennsylvania Child Protection certifications
• Holocaust studies and history/social studies background preferred
• Experience designing or facilitating educational programs is preferred
• While not required, background in Jewish studies or general knowledge of Judaism can be helpful in this role

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Job may involve lifting boxes and materials

Compensation: This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $42,500–$49,500 annually, commensurate with experience. The position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state regulations. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off including many Jewish and federal holidays, 401(k) with employer contribution, professional development and training opportunities, flexible scheduling for occasional evening/weekend work, mileage reimbursement for regional travel.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to the attention of hcjobs@hcpgh.org

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, disability condition, marital status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Health benefits (including dental and vision), generous PTO