K-12 Programs Coordinator

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Position Summary:

The Missouri Historical Society seeks a K-12 Programs Coordinator to assist with the development and organization of programs that engage school groups, families, summer camps and other youth groups. These programs serve thousands of students, teachers and families each year. In addition to upholding the mission and values of the Missouri Historical Society, K-12 Programs also strive to meet the following goals:

1. Students feel welcome and safe at the Missouri History Museum,
2. That during their time with us they begin to develop museum literacy skills that will empower them to be lifelong museum learners, and
3. We will foster a greater sense of empathy through engaging with diverse stories.

The K-12 Programs Coordinator will work as a part of a team to ensure these goals are met.

Essential Functions:

40% of time: Program Development

Coordinate all aspects of the History Exploration Days programming series

• With the supervision of the Manager of K-12 Programs, plan monthly History Exploration Days including:
• Develop (and train Museum Educators to facilitate) activities that support the History Exploration Day themes, interpret the Museum's content, and support the K-12 goals, including both original activities and activities coordinated with community partners
• Establish the schedule for all History Exploration Days, including staff schedules and room reservations and setup
• Identify and collaborate with community partners to create and facilitate additional activities
• Manage outreach and communication to families and especially to the homeschool community

With the supervision of the Manager K-12 Education Programs, research and develop new K-12 programs for outreach and field trip visits

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the museum's exhibitions, and key collections, and St. Louis History

30% of time: Administrative Duties

• Work with Reservations Department to verify accuracy of school group reservations in computer systems and keep an updated calendar of programs
• Coordinate with teachers as needed
• Manage the distribution and collection of school group satisfaction surveys
• Maintain, organize and order supplies as needed, within budget provided by MHS
• Maintain K-12 attendance reports
• Attend and participate in K-12 training sessions, department and staff meetings, and other professional development workshops as assigned

25% of time: Program Facilitation

• Lead facilitation of accessibility programs
• Assist with facilitation of pre-K thru 12th programs at the museum as needed
• Assist with facilitation of outreach programs

5% of time: Other Duties

• Assist train the K-12 Museum Educators to facilitate new programs
• Occasionally represent the museum at local and regional conferences and outreach fairs
• Other support to the Manager of K-12 Education Programs as requested
• Assist Early Childhood staff with programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth, preferably in a nonprofit museum and/or public sector

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team required
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
• Superior communication, organization, and multitasking skills required
• Experiences working in a fast-paced, environment in which schedules and details are often changing required
• Demonstrated ability to handle high stress situations and address problems with professionalism and empathy is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to inclusively work with diverse audiences highly preferred
• Knowledge of educational theory and experience in educational program design and facilitation preferred
• Demonstrated superior research skills preferred
• Experience working and communicating cross-departmentally preferred
• Experience with Blackbaud products or a similar online ticketing and space management system is a plus
• Multi-lingual skills encouraged

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

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Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

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