CURATOR OF EDUCATION
City of Salina, Kansas
Smoky Hill Museum 

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As the Curator of Education, this role is integral in crafting & managing educational & outreach programs that engage citizens across generations, elevating the prominence of educational & historical narratives in community engagements. Acting as a hub for collaboration, it connects with local & regional professionals to amplify the museum’s programs & initiatives within the community. Charged with both the innovation & implementation of a variety of educational pursuits, this role presents an invigorating & demanding environment that guarantees a harmonious work-life balance. It opens the door to a rare chance to shape & inspire through education & history, leaving a lasting mark on Salina’s cultural landscape.

On-the-Job Training: New hire orientation & training are designed to familiarize our next Curator of Education with departmental procedures & to cultivate an understanding of the Smoky Hill Museum’s educational programming objectives. Management staff from the museum share valuable insights on developing programs, engaging with the community, & collaborating on exhibits. This training environment promotes an atmosphere of ongoing learning, motivating our next new employee to refine skills & prepare for a rewarding & satisfying career in the museum field.

Duties:
· Responsible for adult, school, community & outreach programs & other educational activities.
· Member of museum planning team for overall management oversight.
· Plans, organizes, coordinates & implements a balanced series of programs designed to complement the educational mission of museum.
· Stays current with local, state & national trends.
· Contracts with local & regional craftsmen, researchers, speakers, performers, etc.
· Coordinates outreach activities; monitors & evaluates services & activities.
· Recruits, trains, & works with volunteers; plans for & supervises volunteers, craftsmen & educators.
· Schedules activities & support services.
· Works with exhibits team to develop programs & interactive elements for exhibits.
· Participates in grant writing, as needed.
· Prepares publicity.
· Plans & develops record & report systems.
· Contacts with public are frequent.
· Uses clerical equipment, including computer hardware & software.

Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in history, education, or a related field.

Experience:
· Three (3) years of experience in museum education or related field.
· Program development experience.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:
· Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment:
· Calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, hand tools, printer, telephone, & typewriter.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday.
· 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· Works special events that may include evenings & weekends.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $45,247 – 47,528/yr.
· $21.76 - 22.85/hr.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov