JOB OPENING



POSITION AVAILABLE:  EDUCATION DIRECTOR



Responsibilities:

The Fort Larned Historical Society, owner and operator of the Santa Fe
Trail Center Museum/Library in Larned, Kansas is seeking a
self-motivated, creative and energetic individual as Education
Director to handle the museum’s educational programming.  The
Education Director is responsible for developing and presenting guided
tours to scheduled groups as well as for the recruitment, training and
scheduling of volunteers who also conduct tours through the museum.
All staff members will assist with the planning and installation of
exhibits in the main galleries of the museum as well as the outside
buildings.  The Education Director will assist in researching and
developing the interpretive text for the exhibits.  This position is
also responsible for researching and scheduling occasional traveling
exhibitions.



Museum & Community Information:

The Santa Fe Trail Center is an American Association of Museums
accredited history museum telling the story of the transportation
route once known as the Santa Fe Trail.  The exhibits show this
freighting trail during its commercial days and through the time of
settlement along the ruts of the old trail.   The museum is located
just outside the small rural community of Larned, Kansas, a town of
4,500.  The museum is two miles from Larned and four miles from Fort
Larned National Historic Site, operated by the National Park Service.
Larned is 120 miles from Wichita, KS, 300 miles from Kansas City, MO
and 400 miles from Denver, CO.



Education & Experience Requirements:

A four-year bachelor degree is preferred.  An education emphasis is
desirable.  Knowledge of Western history is a plus for this position
and the ability to work with volunteers, other staff members and the
general public is necessary.  Candidates must have good written and
verbal communication skills.  Computer skills are also needed and
grant writing experience is desirable.



Application Information:

This is a half time position which includes every other weekend. The
starting salary is $10.00/hour.  The position is currently open and
will be filled when the ideal candidate has been identified.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, names and contact
information for three references via U.S. mail or e-mail to:



            Anna Bassford, Museum Director

            Santa Fe Trail Center

            1349 K-156 Hwy

Larned, KS  67550

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620-285-2054

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