The Education Manager is responsible for the development and management of the Willamette Heritage Center’s (WHC) educational vision and goals as they relate to exhibits, program planning, outreach efforts, events, and the organizational strategic plan.

Core Responsibilities:

Program Development & Implementation (60%):
Develop educational programming and curriculum to sustain the WHC mission while working closely with the curator to incorporate appropriate and accurate material for the WHC Education Program.
Work independently and with teammates to implement programs, activities, classes, and tours.

Adult programming such as guided group tours, lectures, speaker series, and classes (woodworking, food preservation, textile arts, blacksmithing, etc.).
Youth programming such as school field trips (K-12), spring break events, Little Free Library, crafts, and the creation of free or low-cost educational activities. Program and curriculum development is focused on state education standards and hands-on learning.

Living history program includes volunteers, docents, and demonstrators.
Maintain education programs scheduling, billing, and records while providing excellent customer service.

Outreach (17%):
Seek out, research, and represent the WHC at community events and programs as needed.
Develop and nurture relationships with current and potential educational partners of the WHC such as local cultural organizations, schools, retirement communities, homeschool groups, businesses, and libraries.

WHC Signature Events (10%):
Develop educational components for signature events.
Actively participate in workgroup meetings representing the Education Department.
Supervise and train education volunteers and demonstrators.

Fundraising, Budgeting, and Resource Management (5%):
Work with the Executive Director to identify and apply for funding opportunities such as grants, sponsorships, donations, and fee-for-service program development.
Manage department budget to sustain programs.
Manage materials and supplies inventories for programs.
Oversee Education Collection such as costumes and demonstration materials.

Volunteer Training and Supervision (5%):
Provide ongoing supervision, support, and training opportunities for department interns and volunteers.
Coordinate and conduct regular docent training.
Manage docent schedule.

Other Duties (3%):
Appointed to enrich the WHC mission and vision for community educational engagement.

Qualifications

Minimum two years educational training or experience (classroom or informal).
Advanced computer and technological competencies.
Manage multiple projects and tasks in an efficient and organized manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with uncompromising attention to detail.
Self-motivated and oversee projects through completion without direct supervision.
Interact with the public and peers in a patient, friendly, and courteous manner.
Willingness to uphold and demonstrate the WHC standard of excellence whether on or off duty.

Flexible, able to adapt to change.
Work under pressure.
A good sense of humor.

Physical Requirements

Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
Use a stepladder.
Climb stairs.
 
Employment Terms and Benefits

Must pass a criminal background check.
Reports to the Executive Director
Core Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
Part-time/Hourly: 24-32 hrs/week (Fall & Spring busier seasons)
$24 - $25/hr (DOE)
Paid time off = 8 hours/month
Paid holidays = 8/year
Complimentary museum Household Membership
20% museum store discount
25% venue rental discount on one personally hosted event

About Us
The Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, Oregon, is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering, preserving, and sharing Mid-Willamette Valley history. With early settlement buildings dating as far back as the 1840’s, we are one of Salem’s most prominent community landmarks and are nationally recognized as an ‘American Treasure’. Our beautiful 5-acre campus includes fourteen historic structures containing permanent and changing exhibits, a blacksmithing workshop, research library and archive, textile learning center, rentable event venue spaces, and rentable retail and office spaces. We uncompromisingly promote diversity and prohibit discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national/ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran/uniform status, and all other classifications protected by law.

Why Work for the WHC?
Be a part of something special! We are a team of dedicated, mission-driven staff and volunteers devoted to maintaining the WHC as a place for all to discover, engage, and make history. Our unique and innovative work environment provides a “home away from home” atmosphere, where the staff is empowered to be authentic, freely share ideas, and pursue their professional and personal goals.

Our campus is extraordinary and has something to offer to everyone! Be inspired by a walk through the oldest single-family house still standing in Salem, the Boon House, and learn about life on the Oregon Trail. De-stress by taking a few minutes to feed and watch the ducks in the millrace that flows through our park-like grounds. Be uplifted by the echo of children’s laughter on site as they learn about their heritage during school tour season. Great things are happening here, and we need your unique skills, talent, and perspective to help us continue making history!

How to Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@willametteheritage.org
To view this job posting on the company website go to: https://www.willametteheritage.org/staff