Job Summary:

This position will manage all aspects of planning, developing, implementing and assessing adult, family and children’s educational programming. The Education Coordinator will work in support of the mission of the MonDak Heritage Center with the goal of providing outstanding visitor services and quality programs for a broad audience. Education programs include both formal and informal educational programs that are centered around the historical and cultural community of the Mondak region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Education Coordinator will work with the Executive Director to:

  • Create field trip, after school and summer programming including camps for children.
  • Finish and coordinate educational trunk program.
  • Communicate with teachers and parents to prepare for visits to the museum.
  • Provide tours of the museum for school groups and other visitors.
  • Create and facilitate classes for adults.
  • Send weekly reminders to teachers, guardians or adults participating in classes.
  • Assist with the development of education grants.
  • Complete Montana: Stories of the Land training through the Montana Historical Society.
  • Other duties as assigned as related to the organization.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

You must meet the basic education and education requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as education, studio art or fine arts.

In addition to holding a relevant degree, applicants must have one year of proven experience, including teaching both adults and children.

Candidates should also have some of the following qualifications:

  • Strong studio art skills;
  • Developing and implementing informal and formal programming in a museum, science center, or similar institution for K-12 students and adults;
  • Collaborating with K-12 teachers and administrators and parents to develop age-appropriate, relevant and integrated programs;
  • Background or interest in history;
  • Experience fostering relationships with other institutions and members of the community developing collaborative programs;
  • Experience writing copy for ads, newsletters, fliers, etc.

Experience can be either paid or unpaid, but should be verifiable.

Application Process:

Screening of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled. To apply, submit the following:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Current resume
  3. Names, addresses, email and phone numbers for 3 professional references
  4. Transcripts of academic work (unofficial and electronic copies are acceptable)

Submission of applications in electronic form is encouraged (Word or PDF preferred). Email files as attachments to Executive Director Kim Simmonds at ksimmonds@richland.org. All emails will receive a confirmation receipt. Paper documents can be sent to MonDak Heritage Center, Attn: Kim Simmonds, 120 3rd Avenue SE, Sidney, MT 59270.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Contact Person: Kim Simmonds Phone: 406-433-3500
Email Address: ksimmonds@richland.org Fax: 406-433-3503
Apply URL: http://www.mondakheritagecenter.org/education