Education Outreach Coordinator

State Historical Society of North Dakota; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking an enthusiastic Education Outreach Coordinator to engage the community in historical exploration. This full-time role involves developing educational programs, collaborating with local schools, and fostering awareness of the Courthouse's rich history. Applicants will need effective communication skills and a commitment to educational engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willingness to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to engage diverse age groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver virtual and in-person outreach programs.
• Create interpretive programming for tours and events.
• Support daily operations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Online skills

Organizational

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in history, education, museum studies

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Video conferencing tools

Social media

Job description

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Summary Of Work

The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site is an iconic historical landmark in Jamestown, North Dakota. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this beautifully preserved building offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history of the region through exhibits, public programs, and special events. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Outreach Coordinator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing outreach programs and initiatives to engage the local community, schools, and visitors. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with staff, community partners, and educational institutions to build relationships, promote events, and increase public awareness of the Courthouse and its offerings.

Summary Of Work

The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site is an iconic historical landmark in Jamestown, North Dakota. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this beautifully preserved building offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history of the region through exhibits, public programs, and special events. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Outreach Coordinator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing outreach programs and initiatives to engage the local community, schools, and visitors. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with staff, community partners, and educational institutions to build relationships, promote events, and increase public awareness of the Courthouse and its offerings.

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek and no projected end date. It also qualifies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance benefits.

Job Duties Include

• Develop, promote, schedule, and deliver virtual programs, field trips, virtual field trips, educational social media posts, off-site outreach, interpretation for schools, visitors, and others, as well as coach seasonal and part-time staff in doing the same.
• Develop and create interpretive programming for on-site tours and special events that include historical themes and/or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math topics relevant to the history of the site.
• Work closely with the agency's Education Outreach Coordinator to serve as a liaison with educators, schools, and students.
• Serve as backup to the Site Supervisor as needed.
• Support day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, maintenance troubleshooting, program administration and documentation including gathering statistics and providing regular reports.
• Familiarize visitors with the State Historical Society mission and its other state historic sites.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Outreach Coordinator will execute their responsibilities with a positive attitude, neat appearance, and friendly and pleasant demeanor towards in-person and virtual visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate in-person and online with groups and individuals of diverse ages, interests, and perspectives, using appropriate language, hands-on, and online skills.
• Willingness and ability to work some weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Basic online and computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, video conferencing, and social media.
• Ability to accurately complete required forms and reports such as timesheets, till counts, reservations, etc.
• Able to work independently and often without supervision.
• Must participate in interpretive training and attain a National Association of Interpretation certification.
  
  

Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in cultural interpretation, history, education, or museum education; or with a degree in history, public history, education, museum studies, or a closely related field.

All applicants are responsible for their own housing.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

All applications must be submitted via the Career site at www.nd.gov/careers. Paper submissions are not accepted. Application packages must be submitted online by 11:59 PM CST on the closing date listed on the posting.

Application packages must include cover letter, resume, and three work-related references. Applicants will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews; please provide detail in responses to the questionnaire. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact [e-mail] or 701.328.3290.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Historical Society does not provide Sponsorships.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Erica Houn at [e-mail] or 701.328.2327.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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