Metro Parks Tacoma Hiring for Education Program Coordinator – Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Job at Pearl, WA Full Time

JOB

STARTING HOURLY WAGE: $25.68 – $33.71 Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Metro Parks Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington. The system is comprised of many different park facilities that offer residents a variety of recreational opportunities. From waterfront access to local neighborhood parks to large regional facilities and attractions, the MPT system is both a local community asset and regional destination. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. OUR CORE VALUESThese eight core values will guide future decisions, business and operations, and the manner in which MPT treats staff, customers and the community: •Innovation •Excellence •Equity •Inclusiveness •Sustainability •Accountability •Safety •Fun POSITION INFORMATIONUnder the direction of the Museum Supervisor, is responsible for research, development, planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of all non-academic educational programs; ensures that programs complement and supplement works within in the permanent collection and in temporary exhibitions; plays a supporting role in the planning, development, and installation of exhibitions and their accompanying educational and interpretive publications. Oversees and evaluates all museum-based public and private K through 12 school programs; oversees the training, scheduling, and evaluation of docents and other tour guides.In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Conceive, develop, and implement educational programming for the Museum based on strategies recommended in the guiding plans and documents such as, but not limited to family days, classes, exhibition education strategies, workshops, lectures, films, panel discussions and special events.Ensures all interpretive and educational programs are enjoyable and accessible for the broadest and most diverse public, and that educational programs are of uniformly high quality.Train and provide work direction to part?time and temporary staff; assist with hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary action and termination for staff; provide training on proper use of equipment; provide training on proper procedures; oversee and review work to assure the proper and timely completion of assignments.Assist in the development and management of the annual budget for the program of responsibility; assist in monitoring the museum’s revenues and expenses in compliance with the Board approved budget.Oversee docent and internship programs to ensure the highest quality programs are incorporated into the Museum’s public offerings.Shaping new and existing programs for multigenerational audiences (from the very young to older adults) to offer diverse audiences a lifetime of dynamic History -related learning experiences.Assess the Museum’s current programs for multigenerational audiences as well as the Museum’s niche in the local and national education market, and guides staff in the development of programs that exceed the expectations of existing audiences and attract new audiences.Serve as an institutional liaison with schools, museums, supporters of educational initiatives and other partners and to secure long-term relationships to enhance museum education and outreach.Develop educational programs for local schools.Maintain contact with various educational resources for the purpose of promoting school programs and developing collaborative efforts.Maintain strong cooperative relationships with and programs for area educational institutions, including public school districts, school networks and resource groups, appropriate universities and colleges of education.Stay abreast of national and international trends in education, models current learning theory and practice, and mentors staff in their development as History museum educators.Maintain facilities and resource centers as assigned; schedule facilities; coordinate and conduct group tours; develop presentation materials to include speeches regarding the assigned facility; make digital presentations as necessary.Assist in the preparation of interpretive presentations, exhibits, exhibit texts and similar programs as required; research, write and train staff on training materials. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in history, education or related field and a minimum of two years of experience in education required. Five years of related experience may substitute for the degree. Master’s degree and experience with living history preferred. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington driver’s license.Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Card within the probationary period.After careful consideration, Metro Parks has implemented the following directive that combines Governor Inslee’s school-based requirement with the Park District’s desire to protect children within its own facilities: Employees, volunteers, and vendors who work at school sites or who regularly come into contact with children under age 12 as a core function of their role with Metro Parks must show proof of full vaccination to designated agency personnel. Your vaccine status will be verified before you can begin working. Please note that medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made. Each request for accommodation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENT: High comfort level in dealing with the public and media.Emergency medical situations.Indoor and outdoor environment.Adverse weather conditions.Noise, dust, pollen and insects. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard, other office equipment and a motor vehicle.Standing for extended periods of time.Walking, kneeling, bending or crouching.Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.Seeing to read and develop materials, prepare records and reports.Walking over rough or uneven surfaces during field trips.Ability to lift at least 10 lbs to shoulder height.Ability to assist individuals with mobility limitations including, but not limited, in and out ofvehicles and up and down stairs. HAZARDS: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.May work in close contact with wild and dangerous animals. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.Planning, organization and direction of assigned divisions and programs.Standards-based programs and national best practices from the American Alliance of Museums.Facility organization, policies and procedures.Organization and development techniques for historic asset preservation.Basic accounting and financial record keeping techniques.Budget preparation and control.Communication and public speaking techniques.Historic preservation standards and methods.Fund development.Marketing principles, practices and techniques within a progressive public sector environment.ABILITY TO: Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.Assess and evaluate situations effectively.Exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.Take initiative with minimal supervision.Extract and record data and carry out calculations accurately.Manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing.Work within and contribute to the effectiveness of a team, respecting differences.Evaluate systems and procedures and develop cost-saving alternatives.Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.Perform mathematical calculations.Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.Work independently with little direction.Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.Schedule and distribute workload, train and provide work direction to others as assigned.Balance conflicting priorities.Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.Work with computer programs to schedule tours, schedule docents/interpreters to give tours, take payments for tours, update website related to Education Program, communicate via email and conduct virtual meetings.METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource at [email protected]. Employment is subject to a national background check. This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.