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 🔗1901 Public Programs Associate

  • Full Time
  • St Paul, MN
  • $50,356.80 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Reference #: #1901
  • Job Summary: Research, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate public programs, hosted events, and products for various audiences, including general museum visitors, families, and community groups; to purchase and prepare materials for use in public programs.
  • Job Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    ● BA plus three years experience working in education, program delivery, or program development, or equivalent OR advanced degree plus two years experience working in education, program delivery, or program development or curriculum development, or equivalent.

    ● Effective communication skills, including ability to write clearly and concisely and effective oral communication with individuals and groups.

    ● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

    ● Demonstrated ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

    ● Computer skills necessary to develop quality materials and activities.

    ● Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem solve.

    ● Demonstrated positive customer service skills.

    ● Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends as needed.

    ● Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    ● Three years previous experience developing interpretive programs for school and museum audiences.

    ● Three years previous experience delivering interpretive programs to diverse audiences.

    ● Familiarity with Minnesota Historical Society interpretive programs, including public programs and/or exhibits.

    ● Previous experience creating training materials and/or conducting training for interpreters or volunteers.

    ● General knowledge of Minnesota and United States history.

  • How to Apply:

    Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

  • Job benefits: Generous State of MN benefits
  • Application URL: http://www.mnhs.org/jobs
  • Application Address: 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

Website Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society was founded by the territorial legislature in 1849, almost a decade before Minnesota statehood. No other U.S. territory or state created a historical society so rapidly, helping make the Minnesota Historical Society not only the largest state history organization in the nation, but the oldest cultural institution in Minnesota. The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and protects the objects, documents, places, and buildings that make Minnesota home. Today, MNHS boasts a collection of nearly 550,000 books, 37,000 maps, 250,000 photographs, 225,000 historical artifacts, 950,000 archaeological items, and 6,000 works of art. In addition, the MNHS Press publishes books on the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest with the goal of advancing research, supporting education, and sharing diverse perspectives on Minnesota history.

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to research, develop, implement/deliver, and evaluate public programs, hosted events, and products for various audiences, including general museum visitors, families, and community groups; to purchase and prepare materials for use in public programs; and to train interpretive staff and volunteers to deliver programs as needed.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plan and implement public programs for family, adult, community and other specialized audiences, including research, format selection, scheduling, publicity, delivery and evaluation; 2) Perform administrative tasks related to the implementation of public programs at the History Center; 3) Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners, including schools, affinity groups, cultural organizations, and communities as assigned; and 4) Facilitate hosted events.