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.