DOS - MUSEUM PROGRAM SPV - SES - 45000219

Requisition No: 839266 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - MUSEUM PROGRAM SPV - SES - 45000219

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 45000219 

Salary:  $40,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2024 

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Department of State

 Museum Program Supervisor - SES

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historical Museums

Mission San Luis

 

Open Competitive

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in history, American studies, humanities, anthropology, archaeology, public history, museum studies, education, or related field or four years of equivalent experience in one of these fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in a museum, a cultural institution, cultural resource management, or government
• At least 2 years of full-time experience supervising employees, volunteers, or leading teams or projects.
• Resume and Cover Letter detailing experience

 

Preferences:

• 3-5 years of full-time experience in a museum, a cultural institution, cultural resource management, or government
• Experience working with Native American communities and/or academic study of indigenous cultures.
• Master's degree in history, American studies, humanities, anthropology, public history, museum studies, education, or related field

 

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement Mission San Luis’ day-to-day museum programs, public workshops, demonstrations, school and group tours, and other associated activities.
• Supervise up to 13 direct reports including living history interpretation staff and volunteer and internship program as well as assisting in the recruitment, training, and management of dozens of volunteers.
• Support the development and implementation of on-site programs including but not limited to Homeschool Day, Blessing of Animals, Lecture Series, etc.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement community outreach and partnership programs to promote Mission San Luis and meet programmatic goals.
• Set goals and deadlines for the creation of programs, oversee implementation, and conduct evaluation at the completion.
• Reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as part of the Mission San Luis leadership team.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of history, archaeology, or ethnohistory obtained through casework or on the job.
• Knowledge of strategic planning for museum and/or education program development
• Knowledge or preparing and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate museum educational and outreach programs for local and statewide audiences.
• Ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate educational and programming staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.
• Ability to promote museum education programs and events.
• Ability to understand and apply pertinent rule, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use computer word processing, research, pre