I had to pass this information along as it incorporates 2 of my favorite things! History and making things!!
See information below and contact Abby Hoffman directly.

History Colorado Family Programs Facilitator –Make and Take Craft Room

This is a paid, part-time, non-benefited position (18-24 hours/week)
at the History Colorado Center.  The rate is $10 per hour.

Position Purpose: To welcome family visitors to the History Colorado Center and facilitate their participation in our craft activities.

Our make and take craft activities are designed to supplement a family’s museum experience by giving our visitors the ability to engage in craft activities that build upon exhibit themes throughout the museum.  Activities for all ages are offered each weekend from the beginning of May through Memorial Day, and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  The make and take room will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All activities in the make and take room are free for adults with museum admission.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for selecting the daily craft, learning the associated content, and teaching the content and craft to family visitors
• Be at the History Colorado Center 3-4 days per week to run the craft room
• Use both existing craft activities and create new ones consisting of crafts appropriate for multi-age levels (2-12)
• Arrive 30 minutes hour prior to craft room opening to gather materials, and set up.
• Stay 30 minutes after craft room closing to clean up and organize supplies
• Maintain dialogue with the Visitor Experience Coordinator about what supplies need to be purchased as far in advance as possible.
• Responsible for working with volunteers in the make and take classroom

Job Qualifications:

▪Excellent customer service skills

▪Experience working with children

▪Some experience with history

▪High School, college, or graduate student

▪Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

To apply for this position please submit the following application materials to Abby Hoffman, abby.hoffman@state.co.us

• Application Form: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1145026937
• Résumé
• Cover letter (Please state your reasons for wanting to participate in History Colorado’s internship program. Explain how such an experience will help to further your education and career plans. Please outline your abilities, interests, and career goals.)

APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 16, 2012