JOB POSTING: Education Manager
Part-time/Hourly

Core Responsibilities

Program Development & Implementation (60%):
• Develop educational programming and curriculum to sustain the WHC mission while working closely with the curator to
incorporate appropriate and accurate material for the WHC Education Program.

  • Work independently and with teammates to implement programs, activities, classes, and tours.
  • Adult programming such as guided group tours, lectures, speaker series, and classes (woodworking, food preservation,
    textile arts, blacksmithing, etc.).
  • Youth programming such as school field trips (K-12), spring break events, Little Free Library, crafts, and the creation of
    free or low-cost educational activities. Program and curriculum development is focused on state education standards
    and hands-on learning.
  • Living history program includes volunteers, docents, and demonstrators.
  • Maintain education programs scheduling, billing, and records while providing excellent customer service.

    Outreach (17%):

  • Seek out, research, and represent the WHC at community events and programs as needed.
  • Develop and nurture relationships with current and potential educational partners of the WHC such as local cultural
    organizations, schools, retirement communities, homeschool groups, businesses, and libraries.

WHC Signature Events (10%):

  • Develop educational components for signature events.
  • Actively participate in workgroup meetings representing the Education Department.
  • Supervise and train education volunteers and demonstrators.

Fundraising, Budgeting, and Resource Management (5%):

  • Work with the Executive Director to identify and apply for funding opportunities such as grants, sponsorships, donations,
    and fee-for-service program development.
  • Manage department budget to sustain programs.
  • Manage materials and supplies inventories for programs.
  • Oversee Education Collection such as costumes and demonstration materials.

Volunteer Training and Supervision (5%):

  • Provide ongoing supervision, support, and training opportunities for department interns and volunteers.
    • Coordinate and conduct regular docent training.
    • Manage docent schedule.

Other Duties (3%):

  • Appointed to enrich the WHC mission and vision for community educational engagement.

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years educational training or experience (classroom or informal).
  • Advanced computer and technological competencies.
  • Manage multiple projects and tasks in an efficient and organized manner.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with uncompromising attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and oversee projects through completion without direct supervision.
  • Interact with the public and peers in a patient, friendly, and courteous manner.
    Qualifications continued
  • Willingness to uphold and demonstrate the WHC standard of excellence whether on or off duty.
  • Flexible, able to adapt to change.
  • Work under pressure.
  • A good sense of humor.
    Physical Requirements
  • Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Use a stepladder.
  • Climb stairs

Employment Terms and Benefits

  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Reports to the Executive Director

Core Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Part-time/Hourly: 24-32 hrs/week (Fall & Spring busier seasons)
• $24 – $25/hr (DOE)
• Paid time off = 8 hours/month
• Paid holidays = 8/year
• Complimentary museum tours

Household Membership
• 20% museum store discount
• 25% venue rental discount on one personally hosted event

About Us
The Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, Oregon, is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering, preserving, and sharing Mid-Willamette Valley history. With early settlement buildings dating as far back as the 1840’s, we are one of Salem’s most prominent community landmarks and are nationally recognized as an ‘American Treasure’. Our beautiful 5-acre campus includes fourteen historic structures containing permanent and changing exhibits, a blacksmithing workshop, research library and archive, textile learning center, rentable event venue spaces, and rentable retail and office spaces. We uncompromisingly promote diversity and prohibit discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national/ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran/uniform status, and all other classifications protected by law.

Why Work for the WHC?
Be a part of something special! We are a team of dedicated, mission-driven staff and volunteers devoted to maintaining the WHC as a place for all to discover, engage, and make history. Our unique and innovative work environment provides a “home away from home” atmosphere, where the staff is empowered to be authentic, freely share ideas, and pursue their professional and personal goals.

Our campus is extraordinary and has something to offer to everyone! Be inspired by a walk through the oldest single-family house still standing in Salem, the Boon House, and learn about life on the Oregon Trail. De-stress by taking a few minutes to feed and watch the ducks in the millrace that flows through our park-like grounds. Be uplifted by the echo of children’s laughter on site as they learn about their heritage during school tour season. Great things are happening here, and we need your unique skills, talent, and perspective to help us continue making history!

How to Apply
Deadline to apply is February 10, 2025
Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@willametteheritage.org
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