Organization:    Upcountry History Museum

Location:            Greenville, SC

Reports to:        Director of Education & Programs

Classification:   Non-Exempt, Full-time

Annual Salary Range:    $40,000 - $50,000

JOB SUMMARY: The Upcountry History Museum, located in Greenville, SC, is seeking a full-time Education & Program Coordinator.  The Education & Program Coordinator is an experienced colleague with a talent for creating original programming, a love of history, and a passion for engaging the public with museum collections, exhibitions, and experiences.  The Museum values a strong commitment to ethical practices in cultural heritage management, creative thinking, and enthusiasm for collaborative work.

Reporting to the Director of Education & Programs, the Education & Program Coordinator works a 35 hour per week schedule with occasional evening and weekend work.

The Education & Program Coordinator provides support and leadership for the development, implementation and promotion of the Museum’s growing suite of educational programs, including school, adult, and public programming.

The Education & Program Coordinator conceives, develops and implements a diverse portfolio of programs which include school programs that connect the South Carolina Core Curriculum Standards for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Social Studies, as well as the development and delivery of adult and community programs (lectures, classes, events, specialty tours and partnership programs).

This position works closely with the Director of Education & Programs and collaborates with a wide range of community organizations and partners. The Education & Program Coordinator is enthusiastic about community outreach, public speaking and making the critical themes of history accessible to the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A.      Education and Programs

·         With the Director of Education & Programs, builds and strengthens partnerships with K-12 schools, home schools, early childhood education providers, community youth groups, and other organizations identified as strategic Museum partners.

·         Interprets museum content to develop both standards-based and informal education programming for school groups K-12, adult groups, and general museum visitors.

·         Researches, develops, and organizes materials for program activities including documentation of lesson/activity plans.

·         Develops and implements outreach programs including online lesson plans, traveling trunks, onsite and off-site field trips for multiple grade levels and disciplines.

·         Develops and administers a diverse slate of adult programming through the identification of themes, audience, and interpretive methods (includes on-and off-site tours, events, workshops, and lectures).

·         Identifies emerging trends, ideas, and topics in education, history, and the cultural arts.

B.      Marketing

·         Comfortable with public speaking, including television, newspaper, and radio interviews.

C.      Other

·         Maintains a high level of content knowledge of the history of the Upcountry South Carolina.

·         Assists with docent training.

·         Represents the Museum to the public, members, and other stakeholders at community events, exhibition openings and other events.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any specific position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.

Training, Skills, Education, and Experience:

1.       Bachelor’s degree in education, Museum Studies, History and/or related field preferred.

2.       Minimum 3 years’ experience in creating and leading informal public education in a museum or similar setting.

3.       Minimum three years of experience working with teachers and schools.

4.       Knowledge of contemporary educational methods and philosophies, especially for informal learning environments.

5.       Ability to speak in front of groups and represent the Museum professionally.

6.       Demonstrated experience facilitating learning experiences for audiences of a range of ages and for mixed audiences.

7.       Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial and ethnic identities, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, and abilities.

8.       Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software.

9.       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple, varied projects and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

10.   Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to follow through.

11.   Demonstrable research and writing experience; excellent proof-reading and writing skills.

12.   Ability to work both independently and with co-workers, interns, volunteers, and the public professionally and tactfully, and support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.

• 13.   Must be willing to help others succeed and be respectful of deadlines.
• 14.   Possess a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

1.       Experience working in a museum, historical society, or other public history venue.

2.       Experience working in collaboration with K-12 teachers.

3.       Development of collaborative programming with multiple partners.

4.       Curriculum writing for formal and informal environments.

5.       Knowledge of the use of social media for informal education.

Personal Qualities:

1.       Highly motivated and detail oriented.

2.       Outgoing, energetic, and passionate about history and culture.

3.       Flexible and collaborative personality.

4.       Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and follow through.

5.       Creative and innovative; and adaptable to changing situations and circumstances.

Work Conditions:

·         Work is performed under usual office conditions.  Some evening and weekend work may be required.

·         Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and light lifting (at least 25 pounds) is needed.

The Upcountry History Museum is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons and is an EEO Affirmative Action Employer.

Additional information regarding the position can be found at: https://www.upcountryhistory.org/about-the-museum/job-opportunities/

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to:

Mrs. Dana L. Thorpe

CEO

Upcountry History Museum

540 Buncombe Street

Greenville, SC 29601

dana@upcountryhistory.org

No telephone calls please.