Museum Program & Education Coordinator

Arlington Heights Park District•Arlington Heights, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arlington Heights Historical Museum (AHHM) is seeking a Museum Program & Education Coordinator to develop, implement, and supervise all educational, interpretive, recreational, and specialty programming for various audiences including Pre-K through 12 youth, school groups, scout troops, families, and adults. This role is crucial in engaging the public and interpreting the history and culture of the Arlington Heights community. The museum's mission is to serve residents and visitors by providing a dynamic space to engage with local history, inspiring curiosity and connection. This is achieved through ethical collection and preservation, enriching interpretation and exhibitions, engaging programs and events, and the preservation of historical buildings and grounds.

Requirements

Good knowledge of special events, and youth, adult, and family educational and craft programs.
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
Good knowledge of school-aged activities and educational programming, as well as educational and learning modalities.
Good knowledge of relevant resources, the academic community, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of Illinois State School Curriculum guidelines and requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of Scout guidelines, programs, systems, and requirements.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, and supervises Museum community, educational, interpretive, specialty, and recreational programs and workshops for youth, adults, and families.
Develops, implements, and schedules programming that integrates specifically with school-aged and scout curricula.
Develops, implements, and supervises winter break, summer break, summer History camp, and other programs as directed by the Museum Administrator.
Develops and coordinates birthday party planning.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises special events.
Recruit and train part-time and seasonal Historical Museum staff and volunteers to assist with programming.
Develops monthly Gallery staff schedule, as well as schedules all museum programming with appropriate staff.
In conjunction with the Museum Administrator, monitors program area revenues and expenses.
Collaborates with the Museum Administrator and the Marketing and Communications staff to publicize and promote Museum programs through the program guide, Museum’s newsletter, press releases, online postings, Park District and Museum websites, and social media.
Coordinates tasks with Museum staff for special events and projects.
Shares office hour coverage.
Maintains a good working relationship with the patrons of the Museum at all times.
Attends work regularly.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook.
Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential.