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Diane Gutenkauf
Director
Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny
1s151 Winfield Rd.
Wheaton IL 60189
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Museum Educator
Closing Date: November 9, 2008
Agency: Wheaton Park District
Website: www.wheatonparkdistrict.com
Salary: $35,000-$40,000
Posted Date: 10/09/2008
Qualifications: Location: DuPage History Museum, 102 East Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Job Summary: Responsible for the development, planning, coordination, presentation, and scheduling of historical education programs for the DuPage History Museum.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification in museum studies, historical administration, or related discipline required.
• Three years experience in collections management, museum exhibition planning, and implementation, historical research, or related field preferred.
• Two year’s experience in program presentation and coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and teach historical programs, and to work and communicate well with a diversity of children, adults, and groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and operation of various office equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug testing requirements.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 – 4:30
Some Saturdays required
Duties: Essential Duties:
• Assist curator with collection management including storage, security, inventory, and other related preservation issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department and institutional special projects.
• Create, organize, implement, evaluate, and revise requested public and educational historical programs for the museum.
• Establish communications and good public relations within the community.
• Assist in performing research and exhibit planning and development activities.
• Work with school teachers, scout leaders, and other community resources to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs which meet each group’s specific needs.
• Schedule, process, and confirm program requests.
• Seek out, apply for, and manage grant funding for educational programs.
• Assist with the upkeep of historical exhibits and displays.
• Perform physical set-up, preparation, and presentation for programs and special events related to the DuPage History Museum.
Applications/Resumes taken at:
Wheaton Park District
1777 S. Blanchard Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: 630-665-4710
Fax: 630-510-4951
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Address: 102 E Wesley St
City, State Zip: Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Diane Hirshberg
Phone: (630)665-4710
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