Taylor Horst

Social Media Specialist at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Agile Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult, Child, & Infant CPR & AED, Standard First Aid
    Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI)
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Social Media Specialist
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Social Media Associate
      • May 2021 - Apr 2022

      • Research, write, and publish social media content collaboratively with the social team while adhering to strict historical and editorial guidelines• Engage and educate USHMM’s online community by moderating comments on the Museum’s four major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube

    • Visitor Services Engagement Representative
      • Nov 2018 - May 2021

      • Generated marketing leads and acquired new members, raising $25K for the Museum’s unrestricted funds• Assisted, informed, and oriented the Museum’s 1.6M annual visitors in accordance with the Museum’s mission and docent training course guidelines in order to foster a productive learning environment• Researched and contributed 800 newspaper articles in addition to reviewing 250 user submissions for USHMM’s citizen history project, History Unfolded• Interviewed, oriented, trained, and advised an average of 15 interns per internship session, equipping young professionals with an ideal introduction to the museum field• Worked closely with our 60 Holocaust survivor-volunteers, including accompanying a survivor on an out-of-state speaking engagement to provide travel assistance and serve as a museum liaison and representative Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Museum Program Associate
      • Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

      • Led engaging tours of the Cottage that incorporated active observation and discussion so that the 30K yearly visitors would better understand and appreciate the site within historical and contemporary contexts • Facilitated K-12 educational programming that used primary sources and engaging activities to foster conversations about the impact of Lincoln’s ideas on students’ lives today • Provided exemplary customer service when checking in and assisting visitors, group tours, and school groups Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CityVision Team Leader
      • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Developed and facilitated a lesson plan on sustainable technologies that incorporated discovery learning tactics, encouraging students to search for sustainable solutions to design problems • Planned, developed, and facilitated—alongside the project team—CityVision curricula and logistics for 20 middle school students • Coordinated program logistics, including attendance, grading, supplies, and transportation • Developed and facilitated a lesson plan on sustainable technologies that incorporated discovery learning tactics, encouraging students to search for sustainable solutions to design problems • Planned, developed, and facilitated—alongside the project team—CityVision curricula and logistics for 20 middle school students • Coordinated program logistics, including attendance, grading, supplies, and transportation

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • National History Day Intern
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      • Organized the citywide NHD competition by coordinating teachers, students, and volunteers; collating registration data; and preparing competition materials for 330 students, 25 teachers, and 120 judges • Judged student projects for historical accuracy, effective analysis, and constructive use of primary sources • Engaged with diverse audiences in the Archives’ educational space, the ReSource Room, by welcoming guests, inviting them to take part in educational activities, and providing content knowledge about the Archives’ records Show less

  • Alice Deal Middle School
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • Museum Education Intern
      • Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

      • Developed and implemented a museum field trip to the National Archives and accompanying classroom lesson plans for 120 eighth-grade students using primary sources to view independence from the Founders’ perspective • Conducted short object facilitations in the classroom, thus improving the students' museum literacy • Assisted with the day-to-day tasks in the classroom by helping students on an individual basis and leading short lessons • Developed and implemented a museum field trip to the National Archives and accompanying classroom lesson plans for 120 eighth-grade students using primary sources to view independence from the Founders’ perspective • Conducted short object facilitations in the classroom, thus improving the students' museum literacy • Assisted with the day-to-day tasks in the classroom by helping students on an individual basis and leading short lessons

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Feb 2016 - May 2016

      • Compiled secondary research on nineteenth-century history textbooks for Dr. Sheriff’s book tentatively entitled “‘Not a Brother’s War’: America’s Embattled Textbooks”• Wrote an annotated bibliography and research notes, which provided detailed analysis of the source material and suggestions for further research

    • Tour Guide for the Spotswood Society
      • Aug 2015 - May 2016

      Facilitated tours of the historic Sir Christopher Wren Building, the oldest academic building in the nation

    • President of the William & Mary Choir
      • May 2015 - May 2016

      • Mobilized student and alumni teams, mapped out a feasible route, drafted an itinerary, and secured venues and accommodations for the Choir’s week-long concert tour in 5 cities across the East Coast• Publicized 10 concerts as Vice President resulting in 57% increase in Facebook reach over yearly average• Led the construction of the Choir’s homecoming float, resulting in a $1500 Grand Prize for the organization

    • Publicity Coordinator for IRC Cares
      • Sep 2014 - May 2015

      IRC Cares is a service organization affiliated with the William & Mary International Relations Club. As publicity coordinator for IRC Cares, I...• Planned fundraising events which earned a record-breaking $10K for Kiva, a microlending charity • Designed fliers and maintained a social media presence to publicize events and spread global awareness

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Preservation Communications Intern
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

      • Researched and wrote articles and blog posts about museum exhibits and historic sites, including “This Week in Colorado History” segments for Denver’s 9NEWS to educate its 100K viewers in promotion of History Colorado • Wrote press releases publicizing the $3M preservation grants awarded in 2015 • Assisted in developing Claire’s Clues, an educational program designed to engage families in Colorado’s history • Researched and wrote articles and blog posts about museum exhibits and historic sites, including “This Week in Colorado History” segments for Denver’s 9NEWS to educate its 100K viewers in promotion of History Colorado • Wrote press releases publicizing the $3M preservation grants awarded in 2015 • Assisted in developing Claire’s Clues, an educational program designed to engage families in Colorado’s history

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Secured a venue, solicited donations, and designed invitations for an event honoring SAYL’s 527 volunteers • Tutored children below reading level for the Reading Buddy program, SAYL’s program designed to bring second graders up to reading level • Collated the successful results of the Reading Buddy program to be presented to SAYL Board of Directors • Solicited a corporate donation to produce volunteer manuals, resulting in $1000 of savings • Secured a venue, solicited donations, and designed invitations for an event honoring SAYL’s 527 volunteers • Tutored children below reading level for the Reading Buddy program, SAYL’s program designed to bring second graders up to reading level • Collated the successful results of the Reading Buddy program to be presented to SAYL Board of Directors • Solicited a corporate donation to produce volunteer manuals, resulting in $1000 of savings

Education

  • The George Washington University - Graduate School of Education and Human Development
    Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Museum Education
    2016 - 2017
  • William & Mary
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major in History and American Studies
    2012 - 2016

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