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General Functions

Supervises and administers educational components and assists the manager/curator in program management. This position is responsible professional level supervisory and administrative position. An employee assigned to this classification of work is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and controlling the educational activities of a program. Emphasis is on the control function of management to ensure compliance with educational goals.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the manager who reviews work through conferences, reports, and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

History Center

• Establishes goals for the assigned education program.
• Develops and monitors the use of the curriculum guide.
• Provides on-site instructions for teaching staff in a wide variety of educational areas such as methodology, resource use, developmental concepts, etc.
• Coordinates with the Curator of Education to foster and creates or supports interdepartmental and community collaborations.
• Maintains educational resource file and orders educational supplies.
• Assists in interviewing and recommending applicants for positions in the education department.
• Assists with recruitment, supervision, and training of education volunteers and interns, as well as with staff development and teacher professional development.
• Involves the community, families, and schools in the education experience.
• Assists with special events and public programming.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

History Center

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors or advanced degree in museum studies, museum education, public history, early childhood or early childhood development, or a closely related field and two (2) years applicable experience to include one (1) year supervisory experience. Or an equivalent of combined related education and work experience.

Preferences

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, museum education, education, or a closely related field.
• Effective and exceptional written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders and donors, as well as in public speaking.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of museum best practices.

Open Date: 06/21/2024
Close Date: 07/05/2024
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 015 - From $ 23.56 to $37.69
FLSA Status: Exempt

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Primary Work Location: Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801

The Orange County online application, in addition to a cover letter and resume, must be completed for a candidate to be considered. Complete work history, including internships and volunteer positions must be included in the application or it will be deemed incomplete. Please include a cover letter with your resume as a single document during submission.

The above description and qualifications are not all-inclusive and represent a majority of the key responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as required to fulfill the directives of the strategic plan or as designated by executive staff. Work environment is a combination of office setting and providing educational programming for various ages, with some walking and driving between the office to the Museum and local businesses or schools; must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Final Candidates must successfully pass a background screening and fingerprinting, must be able to live and work in the United States, and may be required to pass a drug test. Interview and relocation expenses are not offered.

Additional Information:

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours, exempt

Schedule: Generally, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, evenings and weekends may be required for programming or special engagements.