Education Coordinator-Ute Indian Museum

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

In addition to a great location, we offer fantastic benefits including:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 12 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick leave a month
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Free ECO pass
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

This position at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose, Colorado oversees the operations and management of education programs, community partnership and outreach, including systems and services provided by the Ute Indian Museum.

Education

• Creates public and K12 programs that reflect the history, heritage, and cultures of the Ute People, Native American and Colorado History.
• Oversees the promotion, programming, coordinating, and evaluation of school and public programs.
• Coordinates, plans, and promotes lecture series, workshops, public programming and special events.
• Assist with the planning and the implementation of events, festivals, living history activities, and exhibit openings.
• Recruits instructors and implements hands-on learning workshops.
• Establishes pedagogical goals and evaluates educational outcomes for all educational programming with Museum Director and statewide History Colorado education team.
• Ensures learning areas and necessary learning materials are prepared for tours, lectures, and workshops both on and off site.
• Works to develop and sustain our virtual field trip program in partnership with the History Colorado education team.
• Manages the museum's Hand's-On program to provide safe, affordable, and engaging learning experiences for school-aged children year-round. Includes summer (8 weeks) and school-year programs.

Management Planning and Operations

• Assists the Museum Director in assessing community needs and working with History Colorado colleagues to develop programs, systems and services that address those needs and meet both programmatic and sustainability goals.
• In collaboration with the Museum Director and relevant History Colorado divisions, participates in the planning, development and implementation of exhibitions, educational programs, and revenue generating programs.
• Assists the Museum Director in the development of annual goals, strategies, budgets and evaluation.
• Manages the safe, efficient operation of the facility, including rotational on-call duties and site maintenance.
• Assists the Museum director in managing income-generating activities, setting income goals and achieving them.
• Assists the Museum director in daily management of the museum, temporary labor, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Works with volunteers and interns.

• A Bachelor's degree in education, history, museum studies, or anthropology.
• Two years' experience in educational program development, working with children and teachers, and experience in diverse educational settings.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships.
• Evening and weekends required as needed
• Experience managing projects and working with volunteers and interns.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of digital media practices, including an understanding of copyright laws, open source, and related issues within the museum field.
• Deep knowledge of technology and media applications for educational purposes.
• Managing a budget, as well as, researching and developing a sustainability plan for digital learning programs.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent communications skills and public service experience.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• The ability to initiate projects, set goals and priorities, and manage multiple projects independently.
• Up-to-date awareness of local and national education standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate with school and general audiences and an ability to research and interpret complex subject matter in accessible and creative ways.

Interested individuals are asked to submit a job application, letter of interest, and three references using the online application system. Failure to submit references may cause you to be removed from consideration.

Additional Requirements for this position:

Some travel is required for group meetings, outreach, and consultation.

The use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials that can exist in museum collections and historic properties may be required.

If you are interested in finding meaningful work in public service, we invite you to consider the State of Colorado. To learn more about working for the State of Colorado and building a satisfying and rewarding career, visit Welcome to Your Future in Colorado.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Human Resources Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Dany McCoy (303) 866-2136 or email Dany.Mccoy@state.co.us.

Employment Type: Full Time