Newly Formed Position Opened Position: Public Programs Coordinator Reports to: Director of Education and Public Programs Hours: Full-time, Mondays Fridays, with occasional weekends Salary: Competitive, commensurate with educational background and professional experience To Apply Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, names and phone numbers of three references, and salary requirements by December 15, 2000 to: Laura Dickstein Thompson, director of education and public programs Schenectady Museum, Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308. About the Schenectady Museum The Schenectady Museum is a 65-year old teaching institution with a mission to engage and educate audiences using the fields of art, nature, science, technology, and cultural heritage to inspire informed reflection and dialogue about the Museum¹s surrounding community. Interpretive themes focus on creative forms of expression, community heritage and evolution, relationships between nature and humans, and technological advancements that affect communities. The Schenectady Museum is in the midst of completing a master plan for growth and expansion linking it to regional redevelopment activities and positioning it as one of the major cultural organizations in a three-city region. The opportunity is ripe for a professional, highly motivated individual to play a significant role in reshaping the Museum¹s Education Department and its public program offerings, as well as to make contributions to future plans for the department¹s long range success. Job Summary The Public Programs Coordinator is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of on-going public programs for adults, senior citizens, families, and special audiences. Job Duties The Public Programs Coordinator will develop, implement, and evaluate programs on an on-going basis. The first priority is to establish a series of programs especially geared to senior citizens. The Public Programs Coordinator will also oversee: … Family programs, hands-on workshops, and performances … Academic programs and collaborations with local universities … Topics to Go lunchtime lecture series … Children¹s Birthday Party programs … Adult lecture series, hands-on workshops, and performances … Concert Series in collaboration with Union College … Explorers summer program (and supervises part-time summer program staff) … Offsite collaborative programs and special day events … Young adults / professionals programs … Hands-on programs and performances for special needs audiences Other responsibilities include: … Assisting with Festival of Nations large-scale annual event … Serving on the Program Committee … Working as a key team player in establishing audience development strategies and marketing of education programs … Writing and coordinating public programs-focused grants, as needed … Developing special materials for families and special audiences (i.e. travel trunks, family guides) … Developing budget for public programs in collaboration with Director of Education and Public Programs Qualifications Master¹s degree in public history, museum studies, or education required. At least three years of experience with public programming in museums or historic sites required. Excellent oral and written skills are necessary for this position. Ability to relate to and program for a diversity of audiences is necessary. A passion for museum work, an understanding of how to bring about change in museums, and involvement in external museum-related committees and organizations are essential qualities looked for in applicants. Ability to take advantage of the latest developments in the museum community in order to advance the Schenectady Museum¹s reputation as an innovative teaching institution also is desired. ========================================================Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).