We're Hiring: Public Programs Coordinator

The Public Programs Coordinator will serve visitors of all ages with quality educational programs, including talks, tours, school programs, and other on-site, off-site, and virtual programs. The Public Programs Coordinator is responsible for staffing the museum. This staff member is responsible for planning and coordinating public programs on the Cure Porch on Wheels. The Public Programs Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. See below for duties, requirements, and application instructions. Applications must be received by March 17.

Duties:

• Plan and implement a schedule of public programs on the Cure Porch on Wheels, bringing the mobile museum to at least one off-site location each month.
• Ensure that existing grants to support the CPOW are honored.
• Coordinate with local organizations and businesses to implement a comprehensive schedule of tours throughout the community linking and interpreting area historic and cultural sites.
• Develop events and programs (in person and virtual) at the museum for visitors of all ages, including talks, concerts, films, and other programs.
• Develop tour and presentation materials that can be used by staff members and volunteers as needed for a variety of audiences.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead school outreach efforts.
• Assist in the ongoing work of the Oral History Project, coordinating occasional interviews as needed.
• Recruit and train and supervise at least one high school intern to help staff the museum and assist with projects during the summer, and volunteers to support staff and conduct oral history interviews year-round. Update and maintain training materials for interns and volunteers.
• Ensure the consistent staffing of the museum, either personally or with the assistance of interns or volunteers. The staffing of the museum is the primary responsibility of the Public Programs Coordinator, although all staff are available to assist as needed.
• Contribute content to the twice annual Newsletter and to HSL’s wiki website of local history.
• Update the HSL website as needed.
• Participate in the creation of social media content, including virtual tours and events. The Museum Administrator coordinates the content for publication, but all staff are expected to contribute.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals to support the position.
• Other duties at the request of the Executive Director and the Board.
• Light janitorial duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated skills and experience as a youth educator.
• Keen interest in and enthusiasm for the history of the Saranac Lake area.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills; excellent public speaking abilities.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Familiarity with using technology for programming and willingness to learn new software.
  

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume ATTN: Amy Catania, by email to mail@historicsaranaclake.org. The application period will close on March 17.

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