Adult Program Educator-Oklahoma Museum of History

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•$43,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Program Educator works as part of a cross-disciplinary team and assists with the day-to-day operations of the Learning and Engagement staff at the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Reporting to the OHCM Deputy Director, the position emphasizes adult programming and events and promotes visitor experiences consistent with the Oklahoma Historical Society’s mission. The role combines customer service and program delivery.

Requirements

A college degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience and ability to interact tactfully with large and diverse groups.
A customer-centric mindset, including supporting patrons and troubleshooting potential issues.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Interest in and knowledge of Oklahoma history.
Ability to foster teamwork and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Create and lead learning experiences, including adult classes, member previews, donor cultivation events, and public drop-in programs tied to upcoming exhibits and Oklahoma history.
Develop program series with the marketing team to build momentum, grow membership, and attract potential sponsors.
Assist the Oklahoma National History Day Coordinator with teacher and student workshops, resource sheets, approved expansion efforts, and judge and student registration for the state contest.
Assist with social media content by drafting copy, gathering program photos and videos, and coordinating timely content with the social media coordinator.
Research and coordinate community events and functions to develop partnerships and market the Oklahoma History Center Museum.
Support the school-group coordinator by staffing tours and delivering curriculum-aligned content during peak K–12 visits.
Meet, engage, and provide overviews to museum visitors.
Create, research, implement, and maintain living history characters for in-house and outreach programming.
Attend and learn traditional skills for use in classes and gallery interactions.
Provide monthly reports on education team accomplishments and goals.
Communicate with the public and museum staff through email, meetings, and phone calls.
Prepare a year-end statistical analysis of education classes and programs for the OHCM Deputy Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.