Program Specialist

The Burlington County Historical Society, Burlington, NJ is seeking a creative and energetic professional to develop and implement a schedule of programs for the Society’s new mission as a hands-on history center for children and families. 

Responsibilities:

·         Develop and implement a series of interactive programs for children and families

·         Design curriculum-based programs for school groups

·         Lead history-based outreach programming to area schools, community organizations, libraries and camp programs

·         Prepare marketing and promotional materials for programs

·         Assist other museum staff with projects and programs

·         Leadership responsibilities include: grant writing, public relations and community relations

Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in education, history, museum studies, public history or related field

·         Minimum of 2 years experience working in museum programming, education or teaching

·          Must love working with children and history together

·         Ability to work weekends, evening hours and holidays on a rotating basis

·         Excellent communication and customer service skills

·         Outgoing and self-motivated who enjoys working with the public

The position is 40 hours per week.  Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to Lisa Fox-Pfeiffer, Executive Director, Burlington County Historical Society, 451 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016 or email [log in to unmask]