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Education & Outreach Coordinator

Goodhue County Historical Society

1166 Oak Street

Red Wing, MN 55066

Position type:  Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary:  Hourly, $18 – $20.00 commensurate with experience

Benefits:  Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, Holiday Pay, 100% paid term life insurance policy, 100% paid short-term disability coverage, 100% paid long-term disability coverage

Position Summary: Education & Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of programs serving both adults and youth.  He/she will plan an annual calendar of programming that allows the Goodhue County Historical Society to meet its mission and provides a diverse offering of topics to reach many different audiences.

Reports to:  Executive Director

Major Duties:                                                                       

1.     Youth Education & Programs— Education & Outreach Coordinator will develop programs geared toward youth to promote an understanding of and appreciation for history.  Programs will be created to meet Minnesota education standards in social studies and other disciplines.  Variations may be created to apply to club or youth organization needs such as Boy or Girl Scout badge requirements.  Coordinator will utilize various methods of instruction to keep programs vibrant and interesting.  He/she is responsible for the creation and dissemination of marketing materials related to programs. Assist in grant writing to support programs.

2.     Adult Education & Programs— Education & Outreach Coordinator will develop programs geared toward adults to promote an understanding of and appreciation for history.  Programs will cover a variety of topics to meet the needs of diverse audiences.  Coordinator will utilize various methods of instruction to keep programs vibrant and interesting.  He/she is responsible for the creation and dissemination of marketing materials related to programs. Assist in grant writing to support programs.

3.     Outreach Events— Education & Outreach Coordinator will seek outreach opportunities and events to promote the Goodhue County Historical Society and its mission.  Events may include community festivals, partnerships with local organizations, and public events where GCHS presence would be beneficial.

4.     Volunteer Coordination—Education & Outreach Coordinator will coordinate volunteers for events, programs, and special projects to meet the needs of the Goodhue County Historical Society.  He/she will record volunteer hours, post needs as requested by staff, and assist with planning volunteer recognition events.

5.     Other duties—Education & Outreach Coordinator may be assigned other duties to assist with special projects or events by the Executive Director as necessary.  Serve as the staff member on the Education & Outreach Committee.

General Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more on occasion.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must have an outgoing personality and be able to interact with people of all ages.
• Must be comfortable presenting and speaking to large groups of people.
• Should be able to work independently or as a team member.
• Must be flexible in assisting with other areas of museum operations outside of job duties.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs particularly Word, Power Point, and Publisher are preferred.
• Ability to utilize or learn various marketing mechanisms particularly social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Reliable transportation in order to fulfill obligations related to outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in Education or History preferred but related fields are acceptable.
• At least 1year of experience is required in one of the following areas:  1) working or volunteering in a classroom or educational setting, or 2) working or volunteering in a museum or nonprofit.  Preference for candidate having experience with educational programming and outreach.
• Knowledge of or the willingness to learn a variety of interpretive methods as well as instruction methods.

 How to Apply

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, resume, and references.

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Robin Wipperling, Executive Director                       director@goodhistory.org

Goodhue County Historical Society

1166 Oak St.

Red Wing, MN 55066

All materials must be received by Friday, March 15, 2024  at 12 PM CDT to be considered for the position.

The candidate selected to fill this position will be subject to a background check.

The Goodhue County Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organizational Information

The Goodhue County Historical Society is the first and oldest continuously operating Historical Society in Minnesota.  The Society’s History Center at 1166 Oak Street is a 28,000 square foot facility situated on park-like bluff lands overlooking historic downtown Red Wing, the boathouse village, and the Mississippi River Valley.  The Goodhue County History Center collection encompasses approximately 250,000 historic artifacts including objects, paper documents, clothing, and photographs relating to the Goodhue County area.