Job Description

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is a state agency and membership organization that is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The KHS mission is to educate and engage the public through Kentucky history in order to confront the challenges of the future.

KHS is seeking an Educator Services Administrator to join the Education team. This is a team-oriented position within Educator Services and has responsibility for both program planning and implementation.  Programs in Educator Services include, but are not limited to, the Kentucky History Education Conference, Field Study Bus Trip and iKentucky.  Duties include grant management, evaluation reporting, budget monitoring, supervising staff and working with contract vendors.

Specific responsibilities of this position include organizing and teaching professional development opportunities for educators, providing resource material for educators that is easily obtained and implemented into their teaching, coordinating the KHS Teacher Advisory Committee, and working with school districts and other community groups to expand KHS education initiatives.
Annual salary is $37,008.72. Benefits include paid health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, state retirement and optional deferred compensation plan. This is a full-time position located in Frankfort, KY.
To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to khs.hr@ky.gov. No phone calls please.

Application deadline is June 27, 2015. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2015. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

To learn more about the Kentucky Historical Society, go to http://history.ky.gov.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • B.A. in history, education, or related field;
  • 3 years in a supervisory position;
  • 3 years professional experience in a museum, history center, school, or other history-related institution developing and conducting educational programs for school, youth, and family audiences;
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to complete multiple assigned tasks accurately and efficiently; and
  • Must write and communicate effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge of principles, initiatives and standards influencing history education.