The OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY seeks qualified candidates for two critical
positions in museum education.  Please post and circulate these
descriptions.  (This is a re-advertisement for these positions.)



Position:

EDUCATION COORDINATOR, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT



General description:  Develops and coordinates educational programs at
the Oregon History Center and statewide educational outreach of Oregon
Historical Society.  Programming includes exhibit-related school and
adult group visits, public demonstratons, classes, symposia, family days,
rental/loan artifact kits and curriculum materials, education website
page, and National History Day program in Oregon.



Salary: min. $27,693 + benefits







Position:

MUSEUM CURRICULUM/PROGRAM SPECIALIST, BREAKING TRADITIONS PROJECT

General description:  To represent the interests and needs of OHS'
various audiences as a key member of a team developing an exhibition
interpreting landscape history of Oregon's Willamette Valley.  To focus
on delivering pedagogical goals as part of the exhibit design process and
to translate those goals into a unified curriculum including
gallery-based and outreach components, educational materials, and public
programs.



Salary: $25,000 for 10-month position.  Contract extension possible.





Position requirement (BOTH positions):

- Ability to work independently and as member of team/network of
professionals

- Excellent written, verbal communications skills

- Understand current educational theory and be able to creatively apply
to variety of learning situations

- Prior museum or interpretive education experience



Education:  BA required; History, American Studies, or Education emphasis
preferred.  MA in museum education or commensurate professional
experience.



Closing date:  postmarked by May 5, 1997



Indicate if interested in being considered for one or both positions.



Applications should include cover letter and resume sent to:

Education Program Assistane

Oregon Historical Society

1200 SW Park Ave.

Portland, OR 97205





Complete job descriptions available at Oregon Historical Society
reception desk or call: (503) 221-5200.