Student & Teacher Educator and Volunteer Coordinator

Okhistory; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City seeks a Student & Teacher Educator and Volunteer Coordinator to lead educational programming for students and educators and to manage the museum's volunteer program.

Under the Deputy Director, you will recruit, train, and schedule volunteers; develop curricula and outreach; collaborate with schools and community partners; and help support exhibitions and visitor engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, history, public history, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience developing or delivering educational programs; classroom experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting, coordinating, or managing volunteers preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with museum, volunteer, or database management software preferred.
• Interest in Oklahoma history, museums, education, and public engagement; availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational programs for students, educators, and community groups.
• Create curricula, lesson plans, e-exhibits, and traveling trunks with support from the Trunk Coordinator.
• Build partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand education opportunities.
• Coordinate teacher workshops and professional development.
• Evaluate programs and prepare reports, statistics, and grant documentation.
• Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
• Serve as primary contact for volunteer applications and inquiries.
• Collaborate with departments to identify needs and create volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain volunteer records and track engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies

Bachelor's degree in History

Bachelor's degree in Public History

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Student & Teacher Educator and Volunteer CoordinatorApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 14, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR65979**Job Posting Title**Student & Teacher Educator and Volunteer Coordinator**Agency**350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY**Supervisory Organization**Historical Society–Museum of History**Job Posting End Date**Refer 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.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**The annual salary for this position is up to $44,000.00, based on education and experience.**Job Description****Location**: Oklahoma History Center Museum; 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. OKC, OK**Salary**: up to $44,000.00, based on education and experience**Full Time /Part Time**: Full-time # **Basic Purpose**Under the supervision of the OHCM Deputy Director, the Student & Teacher Educator and Volunteer Coordinator leads student and teacher educational programming while managing the Oklahoma History Center’s volunteer program. The position develops and delivers engaging learning experiences for students, educators, and community audiences while recruiting, training, coordinating, and supporting volunteers who contribute to education, public engagement, and visitor experiences. Working collaboratively with museum staff, schools, community organizations, and volunteers, the position advances lifelong learning and supports the mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society. # **Typical Functions**The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:* Develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational programs for students, educators, and community groups, including field trips, tours, classroom programs, living history/interpretive presentations, and outreach activities.* Create and maintain curricula, lesson plans, e-exhibits, traveling trunks with the support of the Trunk Coordinator, and other educational resources.* Build and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations to expand education opportunities.* Coordinate teacher workshops and professional development, serving as museum liaison for the Gilder Lehrman Institute Teacher of the Year program.* Evaluate programs and prepare related reports, statistics, and grant documentation.* Support museum festivals, special events, and visitor engagement; contribute to education communications, including the quarterly Education e-newsletter.* Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention in support of OHS/OHC programs.* Serve as primary point of contact for volunteer applications, inquiries, and assignments.* Collaborate with OHC departments and divisions (learning and engagement, collections, exhibits, visitor services, research, state historic preservation office, special events) to identify needs and create meaningful volunteer opportunities.* Match volunteer skills, interests, and availability to assignments, and coordinate their schedules.* Maintain accurate volunteer records (applications, contact information, hours, assignments, participation).* Track and evaluate volunteer engagement; use feedback and reporting to strengthen the program and support grant/institutional reporting.* Serve as liaison between volunteers and staff, promoting consistent practices, appreciation, and retention. # **Education and Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, history, public history, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.* Experience developing or delivering educational programs; classroom experience preferred.* Experience recruiting, coordinating, or managing volunteers preferred.* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.* Ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, volunteers, staff, community partners, and the public.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with museum, volunteer, or database management software preferred.* Interest in Oklahoma history, museums, education, and public engagement; availability to work evenings and weekends as needed # **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.