Education & Program Coordinator

Upcountry History Museum; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upcountry History Museum is looking for a full-time Education & Program Coordinator. This role involves creating programming, engaging the public with history, and collaborating with community organizations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in educational roles, along with strong public speaking and organizational skills. The position supports diverse educational initiatives across school and community programming.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience creating and leading public education programs.
• Knowledge of contemporary educational methods in informal learning environments.
• Experience working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing educational programs for various audiences.
• Building partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Researching and organizing materials for educational activities.

Skills

Public Speaking

Creative Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, History

Tools

Microsoft Word 365

Database Software

Job description

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 plus benefits

Job Summary: The Upcountry History Museum is seeking a full-time Education & Program Coordinator. The Education & Program Coordinator is an experienced colleague with a talent for creating 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 includes school programs that connect the South Carolina Core Curriculum Standards for STEAM and Social Studies, as well as the development and delivery of adult and community programs (Lectures, classes, events, specialty tours and partnership programs).

The 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, and 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, audiences, and interpretive methods. 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 the 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, History and/or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in creating and leading formal or informal public education in a museum or similar setting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with teachers and schools.
• Knowledge of contemporary educational methods and philosophies, especially for informal learning environments.
• Ability to speak in front of groups and represent the Museum professionally.
• Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial and ethnic identities, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, and abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple, varied projects and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to follow through.
• Demonstrate research and writing experience; excellent proof-reading and writing skills.
• 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.
• Mut be willing to help others succeed and be respectful of deadlines.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a museum, historical society, or other public history venue.
• Experience working in collaboration with K-12 teachers.
• Development of collaborative programming with multiple partners.
• Curriculum writing for formal and informal environments.
• Knowledge of the use of social media for formal education.

Personal Qualifications

• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Outgoing, energetic, and passionate about history and culture.
• Flexible and collaborative personality.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and follow through.
• 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 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.

Please send 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

[e-mail]

No telephone calls please.