Adult Program Educator Museum of History

Job Posting Title
Adult Program Educator-Oklahoma Museum of History

Job Posting Title
Adult Program Educator-Oklahoma Museum of History

Agency
350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Supervisory Organization
Historical Society–Museum of History

Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $43,000 based on education and experience.

Job Description

Location
:
Oklahoma History Center; 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. OKC, OK 73105

Salary
: up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time
:
Full time

Description
The Oklahoma History Center (OHC) houses the the Oklahoma History Center Museum, Research Center, the State historic preservation Office and the Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) administration and Museums and Sites offices., The OHS is an agency of the State of Oklahoma and a private membership organization governed by a Board of Directors.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. In 1918, the OHS was relocated to the State Capitol, and in 1930, it was moved to the Wiley Post building.

In 2005 came the opening of the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Over the years the OHS has developed numerous collections, programs, research centers, museums, historic homes, and military sites across the state.

About The Role

The Adult Programs Educator will be a member of a cross-disciplinary team and assist in all day-to-day operations of the Learning and Engagement staff inside the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM). This position will report to the OHCM Deputy Director. This role focuses on ensuring adult programming and events are an emphasis of visiting the OHCM. The Adult Program Educator promotes a visitor experience consistent with the mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The ideal candidate will possess a college degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience in program management, curriculum development, or program implementation. The Adult Programs Educator must have strong interpersonal skills and be a team player with the ability to work effectively with staff and stakeholders. This position is both customer service and program centric.

Requirements

• College degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience and ability to interact tactfully with large and diverse groups
• Customer-centric mindset that provides support to patrons and troubleshoots potential issues
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Interest in and knowledge of Oklahoma history
• Ability to foster teamwork, work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of innovative learning experiences such as adult classes, member previews, donor cultivation events, and public drop-in programs tied to OHCM’S major upcoming exhibits and Oklahoma history. Package program “series” in collaboration with marketing to build momentum, grow membership, and attract potential sponsors.
• Perform necessary duties to assist the Oklahoma National History Day Coordinator, including teacher and student workshops, the development of student and teacher resource sheets, implementation of expansion efforts as approved by the State Coordinator, and judge/student registration for the state contest
• Assist with the development of social media copy, gathering program photos, videos, and collaborating…