A job opportunity at the New York State Historical Association. Please use the contact listed in the ad, apologies for cross postings.
Outreach Coordinator
The New York State Historical Association has an immediate opening in the Statewide Programs office for an Outreach Coordinator. The Outreach Coordinator works primarily with New York State History Day, a statewide history competition for students in grades 6-12. The individual must be enthusiastic and willing to travel across the state to recruit teachers and schools to use the museum’s programs. Responsibilities include researching, cultivating and maintaining productive educational collaborations with school districts, museums, and other educational organizations in the region. Successful candidate will create and coordinate educational programming to support the state’s K-12 curriculum standards using museum resources.
Qualifications include a Masters Degree in History, Museum Studies, Education or related discipline, or equivalent museum or education experience; experience in conception and planning of museum programs for student and teacher audiences; writing and editing skills; computer literacy, i.e. basic word processing and data management skills; interpersonal skills, and volunteer and staff management skills; ability to plan multiple events and programs simultaneously; ability to work with diverse audiences; creativity and attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and a fringe benefits package. Send resumé and cover letter along with three professional references to: Barbara Fischer, Director, Human Resources, New York State Historical Association, PO Box 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
The New York State Historical Association is a private, non-profit, education institution founded in 1899 and dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of objects significant to New York history and American culture.
Megan Kirkpatrick
Manager of Statewide Programs
New York State Historical Association
607.547.1534