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 🔗African American History Program Outreach Coordinator

  • Part Time
  • Louisa, VA
  • $20.00 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: The Louisa County Historical Society (LCHS) is seeking a part-time, temporary, grant-funded Outreach Coordinator for our African American History Program (AAHP).
  • Job Qualifications:

    Requirements:

    Previous work experience with grant-funded programs, volunteer coordination, and/or community outreach is required. Must have strong customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time with attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft and Google suites and experience with social media and website management is necessary.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Minimum one year of cumulative work experience for a nonprofit organization and/or a public history institution. Knowledge of public history practices/methods and professional skills or abilities related to one or more of the following is preferred: museums, archives, libraries, historic preservation, K-12 education, digital history, and/or oral history. Bachelor’s in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, or a closely related field is preferred, but not required.

  • How to Apply:

    Submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to director@louisahistory.org. Please list the title of the position in the email subject line and attach required documents as pdfs. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis starting October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is flexible.

  • Contact Name: Katelyn Coughlan
  • Application Email: director@louisahistory.org
  • Application Phone #: 540-967-5975
  • Application Address: 214 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa, VA, 23093

Website Louisa County Historical Society

Founded in 1966, the Louisa County Historical Society (LCHS) is a 501©3 non-profit organization with a mission to bring to light, preserve, and share the history of Louisa County. Our vision is to enlighten the present by illuminating the past in order to inspire the future. We share the stories of past Louisans through our museum exhibitions, educational programs, publications, research assistance, digital resources, and care of our growing collection of buildings, documents, and artifacts.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning, marketing, and implementing educational programs and community events focusing on African American Louisian’s history and heritage. The position involves a multifaceted approach to engagement through community outreach, public programming, and digital content and social media creation.

The Outreach Coordinator will also serve as the liaison between the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and the historical society. They will be responsible for dialoguing with the CAC to determine community needs, assess how LCHS may assist with those needs, and solicit guidance and input from CAC members on AAHP programing. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director and Visitor Programs & Services Manager to ensure accurate and timely expenditure tracking and that CAC/AAHP commitments and potential programs are within the grant budgets and guidelines.

The Outreach Coordinator will provide front-line service to members and visitors and occasionally may assist LCHS staff with the coordination of volunteers and light museum duties. Hours will typically fall within our public hours of Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, but will involve the occasional weekend and evening hours (1-2 times per month). LCHS email addresses and access will be assigned by the Executive Director after hiring.