Curator of Education

The Museum of Florida History, Florida’s official state history museum, is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly-organized museum professional to fill the position of Museum Education Program Supervisor – SES (Working title, Curator of Education). The Curator of Education is responsible for developing and implementing educational programs as well as coordinate the statewide Florida History Day program. As a member of the Museum leadership team, the Curator of Education reports to the director of the Museum and supervises employees within the Education section. The Curator of Education will have an exciting opportunity to help shape the Museum of Florida History for future generations as we embark on planning for new permanent exhibits and a new early-learning area specifically for young children.

Salary: $43,200
The position includes full State benefits.

How to Apply:

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DOS – MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPV-SES – 45000589 Job Details | State of Florida (myflorida.com)

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in history, art history, humanities, public history, education, anthropology, museum studies, or related field OR four years of direct work experience in one of the listed fields.
• Three years of full-time professional work experience in an education position with significant responsibility in a museum or in a managerial role in a museum
• Knowledge of proven interpretive practices, techniques, and concepts
• Demonstrated experience with planning and implementing education programs for general audiences
• Strong writing, collaboration, and public speaking and engagement skills
• Experience working with volunteers
• Resume
• Cover letter

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in history, public history, art history, museum studies, or in a humanities-related discipline
• One year of supervisory experience
• Experience working with timelines and budgets
• Experience developing lesson plans for K-12 students
• Experience working in a museum dedicated to United States history or Florida history
• National Association for Interpretation (NAI) certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This is professional work responsible for planning and development of Museum of Florida History programs to serve diverse statewide audiences and to promote learning and appreciation of Florida’s history and culture. Works with Museum director and other section heads to achieve conceptual planning, development, and evaluation of all Museum activities, exhibitions, publications, and programs and to maintain operations of the state history museum to the highest professional standards established by the American Alliance of Museums.

• Serves as the sole coordinator of the statewide Florida History Day program.

• Supervises development, implementation, and scheduling of on-site and outreach programs, tours, special events, lectures, and workshops of the Museum of Florida History, Knott House Museum, and Union Bank Museum.

• Administers the Education section, including staff supervision, development, and performance evaluation, budget preparation, fiscal and property control, establishing completion deadlines, and ensuring that projects are carried out according to established criteria. Coordinates section activities with other section heads and the museum director.

• Participates in the Museum’s Collections Committee and Exhibits Committee, advising in the acquisition and management of collections and exhibits planning. Supervises and conducts research of educational materials. Supervises administration of Knott House Museum maintenance calendar. Assists with applying for and managing grants to advance the mission of the Museum of Florida History and the Knott House Museum. Carries out special projects as assigned by the Museum director.

• Performs other work related duties as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.