Philipsburg Manor, Upper Mills is a nationally significant survival of an early 18th century milling and trading complex.  Owned by an Anglo-Dutch family of merchants and traders, tenanted by farmers of diverse European backgrounds, the site--as interpreted to the mid-18th century-- was operated by an enslaved community of 23 men, women and children.  The goal of Philipsburg Manor is to present the history of slavery in the colonial north and its effects on the commercial and social development of the lower Hudson River region.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Carol Hagglund
Site Director, Philipsburg Manor
c/o Historic Hudson Valley
150 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591

tel: 914-631-3992 x12

fax: 914-631-7740

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: School Program Manager                         Name:
Department: Program                                                       FLSA: NE
Reports to: Site Director, PMUM                                    Pay Cycle: FT 70
Location: Philipsburg Manor                                            DATE: 12/99

Primary Responsibility:
To assume primary responsibility for the planning, preparation, and implementation of all programs for school audiences.

Principal Duties:
Contact teachers in advance of their visits to confirm reservations, inform them of program policies, inquire about pre-visit preparation, and ascertain any special needs
Supervise the daily school program representative, provide school program introductions, and coordinate schedule changes with Site Director
Inform interpreters about content of the days tours, number of students, changes to schedule, content or presentation
Work as part of site management team to develop new school programs, revise and enrich existing programs, customize school programs as appropriate;
To design, implement and/or supervise training of school program interpreters
To seek from and provide to interpreters feedback; participate in the formal review process of school program interpreters
To develop, implement and evaluate pre- and post-visit materials
To serve as a liaison to schools, teachers and community
To plan and develop collaborative, multi-visit and/or off-site programs
To serve as a costumed interpreter and maintain awareness of interpretive material
To continue to seek professional development by attending such conferences, training sessions, seminars, etc., as agreed upon with Site Director
Assist with planning, development and implementation of other programming as needed or assigned
Perform other duties as requested by the Site Director

Relationships: Internal
Site director and all site staff
Director of Program
School program counterparts at other HHV sites

Relationships: External
School administrators, teachers, and students
Outside specialists and consultants
Other museum professionals

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Working knowledge of NYS education curriculum, American culture and history;
Degree in museum studies or equivalent museum experience;
Strong organizational and communications skills;
Initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity;
Ability to work as a team member and under pressure;
Computer skills.

Work Conditions:
General office conditions; outside work on site
Some travel to schools, conferences, and sites.