Hudson River Maritime Museum
Location
Kingston, NY | United States
Job description
Education Program Manager
Education Program Manager The Education Department supports the mission of the Hudson River Maritime Museum by creating inclusive and innovative programming to connect individuals with the vibrant maritime history of the Hudson River. We are committed to delivering interactive lessons for audiences of all ages through museum tours, classroom activities, lectures, workshops, and tours on our fully solar-powered boat. The Education Program Manager, reporting to the Interim Director of Education, will perform the following duties:
● Develop and execute educational programs for museum guests, adult tour groups, K-12 school groups, summer camp groups, and programs aboard the museum 's tour boat, with a focus on youth programs.
● Research and development of new history-based curriculum for different exhibits and programs, including but not limited to Native American history, early European contact and colonization, Hudson River industrialization and labor history, environmental science, and others as needed
● Assist with HRMM’s lecture and walking tour series, including researching prospective speakers, outreach to prospective speakers, planning and running lectures and walking tours
● Serve as point of contact for the public on museum phones and Education Department’s email inbox to ensure a high quality of customer service with regard to scheduling school groups, private charters of Solaris, group tours of museum, and other needs
● Maintain a relationship with regional schools and engage them in museum programming
● As needed, provide back-up support for the museum store associate, and other Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies, Education or related field● Ability to work independently, and in a team environments
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Experienced in basic office software (Word, Excel, Google docs, power point, etc)
● Charismatic presentation skills and experience with developing creative content. Preferred Qualifications:
● Knowledge of local history, K-12 History curriculum and standards
● 2-5 years of experience or internships in a non-profit cultural education department, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
● Passionate about informal, experiential teaching and learning; especially as it pertains to history and culture
● Previous experience working with volunteers and/or docents (both adults and teens)This is a year-round, 35 to 40 hour a week position reporting to the Interim Director of Education. Flexible hours and weekend work / holiday is required as needed on occasion. This position has a salary range of $23-25 / hour depending on qualifications and experience. PTO package is included.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Lisa Cline, Interim Director of Education, at [email protected] Type: Part-time Full Time Salary: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per yearExpected hours: 35 - 40 per weekInterested candidates should send a cover letter and resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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