Program Supervisor, K12 & Children's Programming

Minnesota Historical Society • Elk River, MN

7h • $57,054 - $71,298 • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to develop site public programming, provide direct supervision for site interpretive staff, and coordinate daily program operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, agricultural science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Four years of experience developing educational programs and resources in a historical/cultural community organization.
• 2+ years supervising staff at a historical, educational, cultural organization, or similar organization.
• Writing work plans and actively managing employees’ performance to ensure success towards organizational goals.
• Experience with agriculture, gardens, or landscapes.
• Ability to conduct programs and oversee operations; to organize work plans, prepare budgets, spend within approved budgets, use the financial software, and keep records.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for short and long-term development of programs.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate, and oversee staff and contract presenters and performers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and to cooperate with other professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong human relations, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong customer service background.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of informal learning theories and experience with interpretive methods and techniques.
• Good knowledge of Minnesota history.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of security, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to resolve problems quickly and independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society.
• An understanding of the cultural diversity of Minnesota.
• Creating partnerships and relationships within an organization and with external partners.
• Experience in maintaining historic landscapes.
• Experience with animal caretaking and management.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles.
• Two years of experience in managing daily operations and programs of a historic site or similar facility.
• Ability to meet changing expectations and priorities at a seasonal site that requires year-round management, care, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement public programs, including research, format selection, scheduling, publicity, delivery, and evaluation
• Supervise interpretive program staff alongside other program supervisors
• Perform administrative tasks related to the implementation of public programs in the Kelley Farm’s programming areas in conjunction with other program supervisor
• Oversee the site operations as part of a site leadership team
• Provide for the safe and secure daily operation of the site

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager