Education Specialist

This overview describes the work that the temporary Education Specialist will do to facilitate education programs from January 5 - July 31 for 20 - 25 hours a week. 

Background: 

The mission of the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is to promote respect for human dignity and diversity through education and to foster individual responsibility to work for justice and peace. We achieve this mission by providing educational programs and resources onsite at the Wassmuth Center, offsite in classrooms, companies, and communities throughout Idaho, and online reaching national and international audiences. 

As an education center, we are devoted to developing research-based programs and resources designed to support the integration of human rights education in the classroom and community. All staff positions at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights are directly tied to the organizational mission and collaborate in the development, design, and distribution phases of strategic outcomes. 

The temporary Education Specialist will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, and facilitating our human rights education initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by developing and delivering educational programs that empower individuals, educators, and communities to advance human rights, thereby contributing to creating a more compassionate and equitable society. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Development: 

Collaborate with the education team to develop human rights curricula, resources, workshops, institutes, conferences, events, camps, and programs for learners of all ages. 

Program Implementation: 

o Plan and facilitate two monthly community-facing programs. 

o Facilitate field trip experiences for elementary through university classes who visit the Wassmuth Center. 

o Co-lead the Wassmuth Youth Leadership Program. 

o Co-plan and facilitate four sessions of summer camp.

Outreach and Engagement: 

o Forge and maintain strong relationships with schools, educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote human rights education. 

o Collaborate with staff to develop outreach strategies, educational materials, and promotional content. 

o Regularly share about human rights and our specific education programs on our website, social media, and weekly newsletter. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Passion for human rights education and commitment to the Wassmuth Center's mission.
•  Collaborative and team-oriented approach to work. 
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of human rights issues, social justice, and diversity and inclusion.
• Experience planning and facilitating lessons or programs. 
• Strong presentation, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and age groups with cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Classroom teaching experience preferred. 

The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities based on a person’s sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the incumbent will regularly sit, stand, and will frequently talk and listen and use hands to handle and touch. During the performance of his/her/their duties, the incumbent will regularly lift to ten pounds and occasionally up to thirty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works regularly in an office environment where the noise level is moderate. Some programming takes place at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, other outdoor/semi-outdoor environments or in other community settings. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.