POSITION SUMMARY

This part-time position will carry out the Museum’s educational responsibilities, which will entail creating, developing and implementing educational programming that incorporates the areas of formal learning, outreach and continuing education with a focus on making learning enjoyable, accessible and interesting for a wide range of Museum visitors. A fresh, energetic and fun approach is to be taken to educate the public in a way that allows them to intellectually and emotionally connect with the subject matter.

The Education Coordinator will be responsible for two main tasks: 1) Developing and managing all aspects of school tours, and 2) Identify and cultivate community organizations for partnership or participation at the Dickinson Museum Center to bring a more diverse population to the museum and/or to bring Museum programs to the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for the creation and implementation of a formal education program for school groups, which will compliment school curriculum, support state/national educational standards, engage students, and fulfill teacher needs.
  • Assist teachers/school groups in planning, coordinating, and managing field trips to the Museum. Which includes making reservations, providing orientation material, and following up with teachers before and after group visits.
  • Creation of teacher packets which tie into State and Federal curriculum standards.
  • Make personal contacts and actively develop teacher relationships and promote the Museum.
  • Assist with evaluation and work to incorporate feedback into educational resources.
  • Develops outreach educational programs that build a strong presence for the Museum in the community.
  • Work closely with the Museum Director and Curator(s) to develop grant concepts and to secure income and funding for educational initiatives.
  • Assist with recruiting and leading volunteer educators.
  • Works with Museum Director to market programs.
  • Develops articles and relevant information for newsletters, website and other media outlets.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies for educational programs.
  • Interprets the Prairie Outpost Park Nature Center to children and adults and safe hands-on activities.
  • Works with the Curator(s) to develop interactive educational displays utilizing existing collection or donated/loaned items.
  • Oversees approved scout and/or community service projects on property.
  • Participates in appropriate community events to promote programs.
  • Prepares monthly, annual, and other periodic reports analyzing and summarizing program attendance, successes, challenges and other relevant information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (position requirements at entry):

  • Museum educational program planning procedures and techniques;
  • Museum collections management procedures;
  • Familiarity with scanning and digital photography;
  • Written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking;
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office, familiarity with database programs;
  • Using a variety of office equipment and related applications;
  • Basic applied mathematical principles;
  • Spelling, grammar and English composition;
  • Basic record keeping practices;
  • Ability to be a self-starter, exhibits positive image and outlook when interacting with the public and coworkers;
  • Skilled in customer service techniques.

Judgment/Decision Making:

  • Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established policies and procedures and some innovation.
  • Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Refers unusual problems to supervisor.
  • Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments.
  • Makes recommendations to procedures, policies, and practices.

RELATIONSHIPS

Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • May be assigned as lead worker over seasonal staff, volunteers;
  • May assist with training of other staff members.

Relation to Others:

  • Position requires regular contact with the public and employees and must be able to communicate effectively.
  • Communications may be one-on-one and small groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Environment:

  • Work is performed within routine office environment with minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions.
  • Positions in this class typically require:   climbing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Education and Experience (position requirements at entry):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in History, Education, Museum Studies, or related field and up to three years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.