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.
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