Museum Education Program Lead

Brown County; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County's Dacotah Prairie Museum seeks a qualified professional to curate and deliver educational programs for students and the wider community. You will develop new programs, align them with standards, and coordinate scheduling with local teachers and groups.

The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, managing supplies, and contributing to annual reports and special events at the museum. Candidates should have a related bachelor's degree and experience in education or museum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to museums or education.
• Experience with educational program delivery and supervision.
• Ability to coordinate with teachers, groups, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and present educational programs for students and community groups.
• Coordinate scheduling of programs with area teachers and organizations.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; manage supplies and materials.
• Provide data for annual reports and assist with events.

Skills

Educational program management

Museum curation principles

Research and analysis

Age-appropriate learning models

Supervisory principles

Public speaking

Interpersonal relations

Computers and software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Brown County's Dacotah Prairie Museum seeks a qualified professional to curate and deliver educational programs for students and the wider community. You will develop new programs, align them with standards, and coordinate scheduling with local teachers and groups.

The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, managing supplies, and contributing to annual reports and special events at the museum. Candidates should have a related bachelor's degree and experience in education or museum