About Hanford Mills Museum

Education Coordinator

Hanford Mills Museum (HMM) is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Education Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

The Educational Coordinator will work to support the Museum in its efforts to fulfill the organizational mission and achieve the goals of the HMM Strategic Plan:

  • Develop, schedule, implement and evaluate school programming, including programs at the museum and outreach/after-school programs at area schools.
  • Develop, schedule, implement, and evaluate family programs and public programs activities.
  • Provide seasonal interpretation and assistance in mill operations, including giving tours and possibly demonstrating historic machines.
  • Supervise part-time education and interpretation staff.
  • Cultivate new and existing relationships with schools, educational groups, and community organizations.
  • Participate in exhibit development as a member of the exhibition team
  • Support and contribute to positive staff collaboration, outstanding visitor services, safe and sustainable operations, and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education/Experience: Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Education, Public History, Environmental Studies or a comparable field; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement education programs for a variety of audiences, especially PreK-12 students.
  • Effective organizational and supervisory skills.
  • Strong written and effective verbal communication skills, including comfort speaking to and with people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and occasional weekend days.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for outreach programs and professional development activities.
  • Ability to perform tasks that require moderate physical exertion, stand/walk for long periods on varying surfaces, inside and outside, and in a variety of conditions.

Work Schedule:  Museum staff work a Monday-Friday schedule from mid-October to mid-May and a Wednesday-Sunday schedule from mid-May to mid-October.

Pay range:  $36,400 – $41,600 commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning May 1.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Beth Rafter at bethr@hanfordmills.org.