Museum Outreach Coordinator
- Klamath Falls, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
Oversees Klamath County Museum’s program for extending local history resources to primary and secondary students in Klamath County; assists as needed in other Museum special projects and programs; coordinates training of museum volunteers; occasionally substitutes in other Museum functions; works under the direction of the Curation Manager and the Klamath County Museum Director.Essential Functions
The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Serve as liaison to local schools to encourage interdisciplinary student/classroom participation with the Klamath County Museum system.Oversee the development and implementation of an educational outreach program for Klamath County Museums.Assist with the organization and coordination of Museum programs with the Klamath County Historical Society.
Organize and coordinate Klamath County Museum special events.Schedule and lead workshops, presentations and educational tours for diverse audiences, including schools and community groups.Lead docent and volunteer program; to include, but not limited to, overseeing orientation, training and organizing volunteers and docents for teaching tours and community outreach, and fostering partnerships within the local community.Work with Museum Director and Curation Manager to brainstorm and implement strategies for increasing Museum attendance among Klamath students and the general public.Create and lead year-round educational programs. Outreach programming will include a combination of on-site programs, off-site field programs and special events.Assist in the design of creative marketing and social media campaigns to expand public awareness of the Museum’s outreach activities and programs.Support the Museum Director in aligning school tours and outreach programs with strategic objectives.Assist in promoting and evaluating outreach programs, implementing surveys to gauge program satisfaction and gathering data for grant and institutional needs.Devise and execute captivating educational programs tied to each exhibition and exhibit.Utilize the Museum’s current teaching collection and further develop additional teacher resources for exhibitions and exhibits.Collaborate on interactive experiences to elevate visitor engagement with exhibitions and exhibits.Occasionally substitutes in other positions in the Museum system, including primarily reception at the front desk.Education, Certification, & Experience
Requires bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Education, or a related field.
Current Oregon Driver’s LicenseSalary and Benefits
This is an hourly, non-exempt position, with a wage range of $19.57 - $24.74 per hour. The pay range listed here reflects the FULL pay range for this position for the current fiscal year. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.Klamath County also offers a generous benefits package, including County contributions to health insurance, County contributions to a retirement plan, paid life insurance, paid short term disability, paid time off and more!Klamath County recognizes and understands the importance of being able to care for yourself and loved ones when your health and safety are affected. To show our support during those difficult events, Klamath County offers all of its employees up to 12 weeks of fully employer paid leave per benefit year for qualifying events.