CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Position: Coordinator of Education

Hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm (35 Hours)

Supervisor: Manager of Visitor Services/Head of Interpretation and Education

General Duties: Research, plan, and supervise school tour programs and day camp; supervise designated areas of informal interpretation, including Workers' Hill; participate in creation and execution of special events and public programs. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Specific Duties:

1. Supervise all aspects of existing school age programs.

Supervise participatory tour deputies.
Assign and maintain paperwork, including a monthly schedule.
Supervise maintenance of supplies and prepare work requests.
Prepare and supervise a budget for needed program materials.
Maintain and schedule all pre-visit materials.
Conduct teacher workshops on program offerings.
Maintain and meet with Education Advisory Committee quarterly.
Work with Marketing Manager to promote school programs.
Ability and willingness to conduct school program tours when necessary.
Manage scholarship funds.
Train new and existing guides.

2. Research, write, and update interpretive materials for school age tours, including web-based materials.

Includes complete development of materials for new tours, updating material for existing tours, and training appropriate staff to conduct.
Develop curriculum materials for school tours based on state educational standards.

3. Serve on a Workers' Hill Interpretation team with other department members.

Work with Coordinator of Volunteers to plan and conduct training for new and senior interpreters.
Assist other staff to create and supervise demonstrations and programs in this area.

Work with other staff to plan maintenance of historic buildings and artifacts on Workers' Hill.

4. Participate in special events and programs development and implementation.

Includes planning and supervision of Invention Convention.

5. Supervise all aspects of day camp.

Initiate and coordinate all aspects of registration.
Hire camp instructors from guide staff as needed.
Develop a budget for program.
Promote camp program through fairs and with help of Marketing Manager.
Plan and conduct training for new camp instructors and teen volunteers.
Purchase supplies and prepare work requests.
Create and implement new activities as needed.
Supervise staff and daily operations of camp.

6. Participate on exhibit teams or other planning committees as assigned.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Extensive experience in museum education programs (both children and adult) and museum operations required; teaching experience preferred. BA in education, Masters or other advanced training desirable; interest in history and science/ technology fields. Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff. Must have valid driver's license, own transportation, and availability to work occasional weekend and evening. Prefer prior supervisory experience, especially in museum field. Working knowledge of museum practices and standards. Ability to lift and carry; physical ability to walk.

Deadline: February 19, 2010

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Reply to:

Robert Hill
Hagley Museum and Library
P. O. Box 3630
Wilmington, DE 19807

E-mail: rhill@hagley.org.

Hagley appreciates the interest and efforts of all individuals who submit resumes and other documents for consideration of employment with us. Regrettably, however, we are no longer able to acknowledge and/or respond to all resumes received unless an interview for a specific vacancy is actually scheduled. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Hagley Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.