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Curator Of Education

Under general supervision; responsible for adult, school, community and outreach programs and other educational activities; member of museum planning team for overall management oversight. Performs work of varying complexity requiring broad interpretive judgement within prescribed standards and procedures.

Typical duties include:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing a balanced series of programs designed to complement educational mission of museum.
• Staying current with local, state and national trends.
• Contracting with local and regional craftsmen, researchers, speakers, performers, etc.
• Coordinating outreach activities; monitoring and evaluating services and activities.
• Recruiting, training, and working with volunteers.
• Scheduling activities and support services.
• Working with exhibits team to develop programs and interactive elements for exhibits.
• Participating in grant writing, as needed.
• Preparing publicity.
• Planning and developing record and report systems.
• Using clerical equipment, including computer hardware and software.

Supervision - responsibility for work of others: Plans for and supervises volunteers, craftsmen and educators.

Minimum education, training, and experience requirements include:

• Bachelors degree in history, education, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in museum education or related field.
• Program development experience.
• Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.

Essential job functions include:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public.
• Conceptualizing, researching, planning, organizing, coordinating and directing programs, activities to enhance community cultural development.
• Effectively reviewing and evaluating program performance.
• Effectively communicating orally and in writing.
• Possessing and exercising effective negotiation skills.
• Working independently and completing assigned duties on schedule.
• Effectively organizing the work of self and others.
• Exercising sound judgement in decisions and interpretations.

Physical demands of essential job functions include: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing/Balancing: Minimum of climbing inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required. Walking: Frequently, able to get to other offices and various parts of the building. Stooping/Bending: Frequently. Stand/Sit: Sit about 50 percent of the time. Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal. Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions. Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions. Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear. Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words. Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability. Manual Dexterity: Frequently op erates equipment requiring moderate ability.

Environmental demands of essential job functions include: Works inside the majority of the time at 90% and 10% outside. Cold/Heat: Controlled. Wet/Dry: Controlled. Noise/Vibrations: Office equipment. Hazards: None. Fumes/Dust/Odors: Minimal exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Infectious Diseases: Low exposure.

Mental requirements of essential job functions include: Ability to read and comprehend written material. Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions. Ability to organize information for concise written and oral presentation. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to organize information and prepare written records. Machines, tools, equipment and work aids used include: Calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, hand tools, printer, telephone, and typewriter.

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