Employment Opportunities
The LBJ Presidential Library and LBJ Foundation strive to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect, with the hope that all who work for our institutions have a sense of purpose in what they do and pride in where they work.
We expect that our employees will perform their duties competently, act with integrity, and contribute to a positive work environment while pledging to offer a place of work in which everyone—regardless of their color, creed, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs, or position in the organization—feels heard and valued.
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Education Specialist
Department: Education
Type: Full-time, $69,950 per year salary with health and retirement benefits
Employer: LBJ Foundation
Location: LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas
Schedule: Normal business hours with occasional evening and weekend hours due to events
To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@lbjfoundation.org. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Central Time, Sunday, May 5, 2024.
About the Role
The Education Specialist is a vital member on the LBJ Foundation’s team and will work in collaboration with the LBJ Library’s federal Education Specialist to develop and deliver programs for learners of all ages. The Education Specialist helps increase public knowledge about U.S. history, government, politics, and other subjects related to the Johnson administration; promotes use of resources in the LBJ Presidential Library and the National Archives and Records Administration; helps teachers and students acquire a better understanding of the life and career of President Johnson; increases public understanding of the Presidential Libraries; and promotes public and civic education.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develops educational materials and curriculum for classroom use featuring primary sources from the LBJ Library archives and museum collections.
- Creates and facilitates on-site and virtual education programming for students and life-long learners including simulations, presentations, hands-on activities, and educational content to accompany the permanent and temporary exhibitions.
- Co-manages the LBJ Library’s learning management system, serving as the LMS administrator and lead content creator of asynchronous coursework for adult learners.
- Coordinates the LBJ Library Bus Scholarship program.
- Conducts archival research to develop curriculum for educators, onsite education programs, and thematic guided tours for students.
- Serves as a resource to teachers on historical material and programs (e.g., the teaching of U.S. History, government, the Presidency, and the use of primary source materials in the classroom) and teaches about and supports teacher and student historical research in the Library’s archival collections.
- Represents the LBJ Presidential Library by presenting to school districts, education service regions and professional conferences. Assists in developing ideas and writing proposals for conference presentations.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with other educational and cultural institutions, including but not limited to the University of Texas, White House Historical Association, New-York Historical Society, and the other Presidential Libraries. Assists with the coordination of the Library’s participation in educational projects with partner institutions.
- Maintains the LBJ Library classroom calendar, tracks and reports education department numbers and activity.
- Works with the Volunteer and Visitors Services team to schedule classroom activities for school groups.
- Assists with the development, organization, coordination, and implementation of professional development programming for teachers and programming for community organizations and life-long learners, including Homeschool Day, Austin Museum Day, exhibit openings, and more.
Skills and Experience
- Teaching certificate with at least 3 years classroom experience (elementary preferred).
- Knowledge and understanding of teaching skills and techniques.
- Ability to create dynamic and substantive curriculum that meets state educational standards.
- Creativity and project management skills to develop educator programs and institutes.
- Excellent written and editorial skills with a sound understanding of writing for students and teachers.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience in project and time management.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings to support educational and public programs.
- Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively in a team environment.
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About the LBJ Presidential Library
Situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas at Austin campus, the LBJ Presidential Library is one of 14 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. It houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, 5,000 hours of recordings, and more than 54,000 artifacts from the political career of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson.
In addition to serving as an archive and museum dedicated to Johnson’s life and political career, the library hosts special exhibitions, educational programming, and events throughout the year.
About the LBJ Foundation
Established by President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson in 1969, the LBJ Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of a board of trustees and administrative staff that supports the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
The LBJ Presidential Library, operated under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration, maintains the archive of President Johnson's administration and political career and promotes his legacy while providing, in his words, "a springboard for the future" through public programming aimed at addressing the issues of our time. The Foundation enhances the Library by directing public programming, administering the museum's store and admissions operations, and directing grants for researchers and scholars.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs embodies President Johnson's living legacy by nurturing leaders and public servants in the hopes that they will pursue what he called "the oldest, most basic mission of our country: to right wrong, to do justice, to serve man." The Foundation provides financial support for the school for the outstanding education it offers its graduate students in public policy and government affairs, community outreach, and global initiatives.
All bearing our 36th President's name, these three institutions—the LBJ Foundation, the LBJ Presidential Library, and the LBJ School of Public Affairs—preserve Lyndon B. Johnson's consequential legacy while pursuing his hopeful vision for the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The LBJ Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage all to apply.
The LBJ Presidential Library is a federal institution and requires all employees working within the building to submit fingerprints and undergo a background check.
