Adult Program Educator-Oklahoma Museum of History

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 39.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Descripción de la vacante

State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma History Center, seeks an Adult Programs Educator to lead engaging learning experiences for adults and manage programs that align with OHCM exhibits and history content.

The role requires a college degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of program management or curriculum development. It is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to collaborate across museum departments.

Formación

• College degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience in program management or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with large and diverse groups; customer-focused mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead creation and execution of learning experiences such as adult classes and public programs linked to OHCM exhibits.
• Support school-group coordination and staff outreach, including workshops and resource materials.
• Coordinate with marketing for program series; assist with social media and photography for content.
• Engage with museum visitors, provide overviews, and develop living history characters for programs.
• Prepare monthly education team reports and participate in year-end data analysis.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Team player

Customer‑centric mindset

Diversity & public interaction

Educación

College degree in a relevant field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting TitleAdult Program Educator-Oklahoma Museum of History

Job Posting TitleAdult Program Educator-Oklahoma Museum of History

Agency350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Supervisory OrganizationHistorical Society–Museum of History

Job Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull time

Job TypeRegular

CompensationThe 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

DescriptionThe 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 with the social media coordinator on timely content for scheduled posts.
• Research and coordinate with community functions and events for partnership and marketing of the Oklahoma History Center Museum
• Assist our school‑group coordinator by staffing tours and delivering curriculum‑aligned content during peak K–12 visits.
• Meet, engage, and give overviews to museum visitors
• Create, research, implement, and maintain living history characters for in‑house and outreach programming
• Attend and learn traditional skills for implementation in classes and gallery interactions
• Provide monthly reports on education team accomplishments and goals
• Correspond with the public and museum staff through emails, meetings, and phone calls
• Form a year‑end statistical analysis of all education classes and programs for the OHCM Deputy Director
• Other duties as assigned

Working ConditionsPhysical requirements include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing (including ladders), reaching above the shoulders and lifting up to 40 lbs. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as boxes may be required.

Salary And Benefits

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

The State of Oklahoma provides a generous and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, personal time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.