K-12 Programs Coordinator

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About the Missouri Historical Society

One of the leading historical societies in the country, the Missouri Historical Society is in the midst of a transformative decade. We believe public history has the power to build stronger communities, and creating incredible experiences for our visitors is central to that work. With the help of every member of the MHS team, we're committed to expanding our efforts to share more history with more people than we ever have before.

Founded in 1866, the Missouri Historical Society operates three locations - the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library and Research Center. Together our locations serve as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage audiences in the St. Louis region and beyond. We do that by telling local stories that focus on the history of this region and its people. This approach has led to some of the most consistently successful years in MHS's history.

The Early Childhood and Family Programs team and the K-12 Programs team work together to welcome children and families and to provide educational programming focused on local history, historical thinking skills, and museum literacy. These teams sit within the Education and Community Engagement (ECE) Department, which develops and facilitates a high volume of high-quality, engaging, and unique programs for diverse audiences while continually considering ways to reach new audiences.

Position Summary :

The Coordinator's primary responsibility is to assist the Manager in the development and organization of programs that engage school groups, families, summer camps and other youth groups. These programs serve thousands of students, teachers and families each year. In addition to upholding the mission and values of the Missouri Historical Society, K-12 Programs also strive to meet the following goals :

• Students feel welcome and safe at the Missouri History Museum,
• That during their time with us they begin to develop museum literacy skills that will empower them to be lifelong museum learners, and
• We will foster a greater sense of empathy through engaging with diverse stories.

The Coordinator will work as a part of a team, along with the Manager of K-12 Education programs and Museum Educators, to ensure these goals are met.

Duties / Responsibilities :

40% of time : Program Development

With the supervision of the Manager of K-12 Programs, plan monthly History Exploration Days including :

30% of time : Administrative Duties

25% of time : Program Facilitation

5% of time : Other Duties

Skills :

Education and Experience :

Deadline to Apply : Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis