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Open: March 17, 2026 — Closes: March 31, 2026
Summary
This position located in Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, in the Interpretation Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is June - December, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June 14, 2026.
Major Duties
Presents curriculum-based education programs for diverse, K-12 school groups. Programs include those associated with the park's education program, within or outside the park's boundaries, as part of ABLI's overall education strategy, consistent with school academic standards and park interpretive themes. Collaborates and communicates with partners and educators from both local school districts in the Central Kentucky area and regional/national school audiences. Assists in curriculum-based program development, including planning, researching, writing, and/or modifying activities, materials and interactive learning tools for use with school groups, based on audience characteristics and park themes and priorities. Track, report, and analyze education and interpretive visitor use statistics to improve services and programs. Use social science data and digital analytics to continue learning about audience demographics, needs, expectations, and trends. Assists in preparation of print and digital materials for education programs, including writing, editing, updating, and production of curriculum, brochures, student and teacher handouts, workshop announcements, bulletins, logistical information, teacher guides, assessment and evaluative materials, promotional and public relations materials. Assists in organizing and presenting training workshops, often in collaboration with partner groups, for teachers and others. Workshops prepare teachers for field trip logistics, train teachers to conduct classroom activities, support park interpretive themes, and promote stewardship of park resources. Responsible for independently researching, developing, and presenting cultural and natural resource formal and informal interpretive programs for the visiting public (up to 100 visitors per presentation). Area Description and Information This position is located at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park located in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Hodgenville is a small town of about 3,000 residents located in rural Kentucky. It is located approximately 45 miles south of Louisville. Hodgenville has a local elementary school, high school and 2 small grocery stores. The closest town is located approximately 12 miles away in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Elizabethtown has schools, a hospital, shopping and restaurants. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 03/31/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
