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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
CULTURAL & HERITAGE (MUSEUM EDUCATOR)
Overview
Posting
Period: 08/14/2023 - 09/08/2023
Job Code/Job
ID: 06403/985
Position
Type: Full Time
Salary:
$45,000.00
Job
Category: Competitive
Role and
Responsibilities
Under
direction, the Museum Educator ensures that the collections in the
museum act as a learning resource for people of all ages.
Implementation of educational programs to meet the needs of various
cultural and heritage groups, societies, schools, colleges and
educational organizations within the community.
Examples of
Work
- Develop
and implement a variety of educational public programs of learning
with participation for classes, groups or individuals.
- Develop
lectured programs workshops, conduct Museum tours geared toward
various exhibitions.
- Formulate
plans for marketing educational programs and works closely with
museum staff to develop programs.
- Prepare
material lists, manages public programming and recommend budget needs
for programs.
- Identify,
research and prepare grants for funding opportunities.
- Engage
with schools, colleges and teachers to promote the use of the
collections and ensure museum activities are in line with school
curriculum.
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(Tasks noted within this description are not
all-inclusive. Other related tasks will be assigned.)
Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited
college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in
developing, planning, and providing of programs in an
organization which is concerned with fine or applied arts,
performing arts, history, anthropology, or related
activity.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to
possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation
of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform
essential duties of the position.
Knowledge
& Abilities
- Knowledge
of procedures to be followed in formulating and executing plans for
effective utilization of available funds.
- Knowledge
of procedures for obtaining private and public grants and in
presenting proposals in accord with funding source guidelines.
- Ability
to evaluate situations and make determinations based on findings.
- Ability
to use reference materials and manuals necessary for researching
prospective funding sources.
Interested
parties please respond to Heather Garside, Curator of History, The Paterson
Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson NJ 07501; hgarside@patersonnj.gov
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