Museum Education Coordinator [City of Arcadia, CA]

Description

MUSEUM EDUCATION COORDINATOR

(Permanent Part-Time )

FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016

APPLICATION INFORMATION

In addition to the City’s application, applicants must upload a typed, supplemental response, to the following question:

1) What do you see as the role of educational programming in Museums today?

Failure to upload all required documents with the application will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

THE POSITION

This is a part-time, at-will position with benefits. The City of Arcadia is currently seeking a passionate and creative Museum Education Coordinator to plan and implement interpretive programs for the Arcadia Museum.

Responsibilities of this Position:

• Address historic and cultural topics for various audiences and is responsible for educational programming content and promotional materials.
• Coordinate outreach programs for schools and retirement homes and develops resource materials that support exhibitions and compliments school curricula.
• Establishes and builds relationships with schools to promote the Museum in the community.
• Assists with selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating docents and volunteers.
• May participate on various employee committees and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Demonstrate ability to originate and provide creative ideas and concepts for immersive hands-on activities.
• Have skills in building components of a successful educational program, including creating and managing collaborative partnerships.
• Exercise an enthusiastic passion for local history and diverse cultural connections.
• Be team-oriented, courteous, accessible demeanor with volunteers, colleagues, and the public.
• Possess excellent oral and written skills.

For a complete description of this job classification, please visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov. 

WORK SCHEDULE

This position averages 30 hours per week; typical work schedule would be Tuesday – Saturday from 9am to 4pm.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Two (2) years of experience organizing and coordinating museum, educational and interpretive programs.

Education: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.  Bachelor’s degree in the field of Education or Liberal Arts is desirable. Early Childhood Education units, Teaching Certificate and knowledge in the field of the history of California and the West is also desirable.

License/Certificate:  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, work in a standard office and museum environment, travel to different sites and locations and ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, twist, lift, and carry 30 lbs., push and pull 100-120 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed and those candidates whose applications indicate they have met the requirements will be further considered to continue in the recruitment process. The selection process may consist of: Application and Supplemental Question (Qualifying); and Oral Interview (100%).   The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. The interview score determines ranking on the eligibility list. Pre-employment background and medical examination are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in disqualification and exclusion from further progress. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.

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