Skills and abilities in content development, lesson development, writing, communication, and editing. Conceptual understanding of how students learn should be top notch, specifically in the areas of verbal reasoning, and language learning. A deep love of teaching and an unending curiosity for the magnificent process of human learning is quite desirable. Exposure to normal computer applications, basic mathematics, logical reasoning and exposure to wide reading in social and other sciences would be valuable additional skills. Experience as a professor or lecturer in a college or as an editor for a high-quality wide circulation academic journal, text-book, or publication would be a plus.

Presents tours, lectures, and demonstrations; provides information and assistance to visitors. Prepares reference aids such as accession lists, indexes, guides, abstracts, bibliographies, historic site inventories, and other descriptive materials. Plans museum education programs, using a variety of educational methods and techniques, to build museum visitors' appreciation of aspects of Michigan history. Coordinates and schedules activities of tour guides, and acts as a resource regarding the historical and esthetic value and background of exhibits. Participates in the cataloging, preservation, and utilization of documents, artifacts and historic sites. Researches and evaluates the origin, authenticity, heritage and esthetic archival and historical value of documents artifacts and historic sites, and makes recommendations regarding their preservation. Researches primary and secondary sources of historical data to verify accuracy of information and to gather information for articles. Assists in the research and participates in the planning and installation of museum exhibits. Writes story lines for exhibits, texts for historical markers, and prepares audio-visual or other educational materials dealing with aspects of Michigan history. Participates in the accessioning and exhibition or storage of historical artifacts. Works with local historical societies, organizations and local governments to encourage the identification, assessment, designation, protection, preservation and restoration of historic sites. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work. Performs related work as assigned.

provide support to people experiencing emotional difficulties by helping them to identify and work through their issues. A Counsellor uses techniques such as talking therapy to assist people to reach their own resolutions or develop strategies to address and remedy their concerns.