What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAAIM Education and Program Coordinator position at City of Wichita?
Are you passionate about cultural education and engagement? Join our team as a Museum Coordinator at the Mid-American All-Indian Museum (MAAIM), where you'll have the unique opportunity to develop, deliver, and coordinate dynamic educational programs that celebrate Native American heritage. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive on creativity, organization, and making meaningful connections with diverse audiences. You'll be instrumental in shaping educational experiences that align with the Museum’s mission, engaging both our dedicated membership and the wider community.
Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Bargaining Unit: Employee Council
**Posting may close at any time **- Develops and coordinates all programing at the Museum including, but not limited to educational classes, guest lectures, special events, memberships, and rental inquiries.
- Produces educational product information for course listings
- Maintains statistical data, participant surveys, equipment and supplies
- Manages and coordinates program sign ups, student and membership information, and revenue collection.
- Researches, analyzes, and monitors trends and demographics to create programming that is engaging and relevant
- Contracts with various instructors, guest speakers, and special programs.
- Works with appropriate staff members to accomplish necessary marketing objectives
- Assists with daily operations such as general admissions and gift shop sales.
- Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information including customer relations management
- Proficient with Microsoft products
- Superior creative communication and copy writing skills
- Ability to plan, manage, and complete creative projects on time and within budget
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public
- Ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to communicate clearly, grammatically and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work an irregular schedule as required
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
- Ability to lift equipment, materials and/or furniture weighing up to 50 lbs., and carry it up to 75 feet, daily.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- 2 years of progressively responsible experience in developing and implementing innovative educational programs and coordinating special events.
- A valid Kansas driver’s license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
- Bachelor's degree in Native American studies, museum studies, art, education, communications, design, business, marketing, or arts administration.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, creativity, design, and computer skills.
- 5 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, preferably in a museum or cultural institution setting.
- 3 years of experience working with diverse populations, including different age groups and educational backgrounds.
- Experience in Native American cultural education and programming
- Experience in event planning and community outreach.
- Familiarity with membership management and promotional activities.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Salary : $45,644 - $74,950
