Company Information

Maryland Humanities is a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore that serves the state with free public humanities programs. Through more than 1,200 program events, Maryland Humanities served almost half a million Marylanders in 2018, working with 550 local partners. Founded in 1973 as one of the state councils of the National Endowment for the Humanities, its mission is to inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly, and enrich their communities. With a staff of 15, Maryland Humanities offers 12 different programs ranging from Maryland History Day and Chautauqua to One Maryland One Book, Letters About Literature, and Museum on Main Street.

Job Description

The Maryland History Day Outreach and Professional Development Assistant is a position at Maryland Humanities that supports the History Day program as well as related programs and professional development associated with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program.

The Assistant will work closely with the Outreach and Professional Development Coordinator to develop and implement a primary source-based curriculum for middle and high school students as well as professional development sessions for teachers who are engaged in primary document analysis and research as part of participation in Maryland History Day. The Maryland History Day Outreach and Professional Development Assistant will travel regularly throughout Maryland to promote the use of the curriculum and assist teachers (70%), as well as support the Maryland History Day Program Officer in the planning, preparation, and execution of the Maryland History Day contest (30%).

A more complete description of all duties is posted on the Maryland Humanities website at https://www.mdhumanities.org/about-us/jobs-internships/maryland-history-day-outreach-assistant-3/

Skills Required

Required

• A Bachelor's degree in History, Education, or a related field
• Experience in public speaking, preferably in classrooms
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to cultivate positive and productive relationships and partnerships with a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
• Ability to work remotely, with a sound internet connection (70%) and work in the Maryland Humanities office at 108 West Centre Street, Baltimore for Maryland History Day program assistance and meetings (30%)
• Ability to travel statewide
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings
• Commitment to Maryland Humanities’ mission, vision, and values (see https://www.mdhumanities.org/about-us/mission-vision-values/)

Preferred

• Teaching background
• Experience with Special Education Students and English Language Learners
• Experience working with historical documents
• Understanding of the Maryland History Day program

Education Required

• A Bachelor's degree in History, Education, or a related field

Travel Required

• This position requires regular travel within the state of Maryland.

Job Location

• Work remotely, with a sound internet connection (70%) and work in the Maryland Humanities office at 108 West Centre Street, Baltimore for Maryland History Day program assistance and meetings (30%)

Compensation

• Position is full-time at 35 hours per week with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials (range: $30,000–$33,000).

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including 21 days annual paid vacation, 12 days annual paid sick leave, 12 annual paid holidays, health and life/long-term disability insurance, free parking, professional development funds, and 401(k) retirement account with employer contribution.