Museum Specialist 3-G (Museum Education) Permanent/Full-time/Albuquerque The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science seeks an experienced individual to serve as head of the Museum Education Dept., which includes an off-site environmental education center. The successful candidate will supervise 10 professional staff and oversee a volunteer corps of 300. S/he will be responsible for developing innovative educational programs to meet the Museum's long-term strategies; organizing, managing, and evaluating these programs; working with development staff to secure funding; and serve as an advocate for math/science education in the community. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, be well-acquainted with museum education practice, knowledgeable of program management and budgeting, have a track record of successful grant writing, and be experienced in working in a multicultural environment. Salary Range 24: $28,845 - $33,710 per year Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent, plus any additional education and/or experience in museum or related work, adding up to a total of eight (8) years. Additional education or experience should be in one of the natural science disciplines, such as biology, botany, zoology, geology, physical geography, or biological geography, or in science education. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in administration. Applications for Employment (SPB Form 300) may be obtained at and must be returned to the New Mexico State Personnel Office, 810 West San Mateo, PO Box 26127, Santa Fe, NM 87505-0127. Phone (505) 827-8110. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on June 14, 1996. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Susan McGuire, Manager of Public Programs, NM Museum of Natural History & Science at (505) 841-2832. The State of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (PLEASE note, this is an upper-level management position, NOT entry level for new graduates.) ------------------------ Sue McGuire Manager of Public Programs New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science [log in to unmask]