Scheduler and Education Associate

The United States Capitol Historical Society is searching for an energetic, creative, and dedicated candidate to assist in the scheduling and administration of its tours and education programs. The successful applicant will serve on both the public history and education teams, reporting primarily to the Executive Vice President and to the Education Specialist when supporting education activities. The Scheduler and Education Associate will play a vital role in fulfilling the Society’s mission “to foster and increase an informed patriotism.”

Public History duties include managing the Society’s tour program schedule, processing donations related to the tour program, managing tour records, maintaining rosters of guides and volunteers, and planning guide trainings and an annual volunteer appreciation event. Education duties include managing the We, the People Tour program schedule, coordinating meetings of the We, the People consortium, assisting in the development of lesson plans using primary sources, assisting in the graphic design of informational materials, and providing logistical and administrative support for external civic education activities such as out-of-state teacher workshops and education conferences.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience managing schedules for an organization or group of people.
• Experience using DonorPerfect or a similar customer relationship management (CRM) system.
• Experience using Canva or a similar graphic design software.
• A minimum of one year of relevant professional work experience.

The ideal candidate understands something about how congress works and is interested in Capitol and congressional history. Flexibility and a collegial demeanor are always appreciated.

We offer a competitive benefits package including employer-paid health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, opportunities for professional development, a 403(b) plan with an employer contribution, and more.