Apply by:
November 17, 2014
November 17, 2014
A full-time Director of Education is sought for Hancock Shaker Village (HSV), an accredited museum and National Historic Landmark. The Director develops and advances Interpreter and volunteer training and scheduling, audience engagement, program relevancy, program selections and scheduling, strategic outcomes related to the visitor experience, school and community partnerships, and program funding and budgets. S/he develops, delivers, and evaluates a comprehensive interpretive plan and an array of public programs, including historic building and site interpretation, artisan craft demonstrations, guided and self-guided tours, workshops, family activities, and special events. An innovative thinker and can-do manager will do well in this position. The Educator reports to the HSV President and supervises a corps of Interpreters and volunteers and contract program providers.
Qualifications:
Requirements: a bachelor’s degree and 5 years museum and education experience; master’s degree preferred; Tuesday-Saturday in season schedule and availability for weekend and evening program duties. Incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of American history; proficiency with scheduling, logistics, and Microsoft Office; a strong sense of initiative and responsibility; and a record of building sustainable mission-based programs. S/he will be an effective team player and leader, and a gracious listener and communicator.
Requirements: a bachelor’s degree and 5 years museum and education experience; master’s degree preferred; Tuesday-Saturday in season schedule and availability for weekend and evening program duties. Incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of American history; proficiency with scheduling, logistics, and Microsoft Office; a strong sense of initiative and responsibility; and a record of building sustainable mission-based programs. S/he will be an effective team player and leader, and a gracious listener and communicator.
How To Apply:
Respond with cover letter, resume, and list of professional references, with subject line “Director of Education” to lpizani@hancockshakervillage.org. No phone calls, please.
Respond with cover letter, resume, and list of professional references, with subject line “Director of Education” to lpizani@hancockshakervillage.org. No phone calls, please.
Apply by:
November 17, 2014
November 17, 2014
Salary:
TBD
TBD
About this Organization:
HSV is an accredited museum, National Historic Landmark and three-star Michelin destination serving 50,000+ onsite visitors in its 6 ½ month season and 100,000 unique website visitors all year; public programs include museum visits, school group tours, motor coach tours, audio and iPad tours, interpreter training, volunteer engagement, membership, daily craft demonstrations, films, exhibitions, classes, seminars, workshops, fairs, farm-to-table suppers, community supported agriculture, graduate program in Historic Preservation, café and store on site, and more.
HSV is an accredited museum, National Historic Landmark and three-star Michelin destination serving 50,000+ onsite visitors in its 6 ½ month season and 100,000 unique website visitors all year; public programs include museum visits, school group tours, motor coach tours, audio and iPad tours, interpreter training, volunteer engagement, membership, daily craft demonstrations, films, exhibitions, classes, seminars, workshops, fairs, farm-to-table suppers, community supported agriculture, graduate program in Historic Preservation, café and store on site, and more.
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