Education Coordinator for Agriculture History Museum

American Association for State and Local History; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings seeks an Education Coordinator to lead innovative programs and educational initiatives that deepen understanding of agriculture's past and present.

This 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible role focuses on curriculum development, youth tours, partnerships, and community engagement, with opportunities to collaborate across campus and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, history, museum studies, or a related field completed by date of hire.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Minimum of three years of related experience or a master’s degree in the identified fields.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to research, develop, and deliver exciting and engaging education learning activities and programs.
• Knowledge of the Federal and State standards as well as the 21st century skills curriculum standards.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Master’s degree in education, history, museum studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in agriculture, especially in its history.
• Experience with 4-H, FFA, or other project-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing.
• Event planning experience.
• Experience with successful supervisory experience with volunteer and student management.
• Experience with developing educational programs in a non-traditional learning environment such as in museums, cultural centers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of innovative programs, events, partnerships and educational initiatives that enhance the Museum’s educational impact.
• Developing curriculum and educational activities for traveling exhibits.
• Developing and delivering age-appropriate activities for youth tours.
• Coordinating SDSU Explore Tours, scheduling youth tours for various departments on campus.
• Enhancing partnerships with other agricultural, educational, historical, cultural, non-profit, governmental, and civic entities on and off campus.
• Coordinating marketing efforts by writing and editing promotional content.
• Assisting with the South Dakota National History Day program and coordinating volunteers.
• Ensuring that all educational initiatives produced by the Museum on or off-site are well researched and represented in accordance with the Museum’s mission, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Curriculum development

Project management

Communication skills

Research experience

Public speaking

Collaborative teamwork

Grant writing (preferred)

Event planning (preferred)

Youth program delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/history/museum studies or related field

Master’s degree in education/history/museum studies or related field

Job description

The South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings seeks an Education Coordinator to lead innovative programs and educational initiatives that deepen understanding of agriculture's past and present.

This 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible role focuses on curriculum development, youth tours, partnerships, and community engagement, with opportunities to collaborate across campus and external partners.