Program Supervisor, Forest History Center

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide direct supervision for site program staff and volunteers develop site public programming coordinate the daily operations and participate in community outreach.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Provide direct supervision of program staff and support for interpretive program delivery; 2)Develop and implement a wide variety of interpretive and K-12 programs in various formats that engage audiences of diverse ages backgrounds interests and learning styles; 3) Plan schedule and supervise the delivery of special programs workshops demonstrations and events; 4) Schedule and supervise the delivery of school field trip programs; and 5) Support daily site operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in History Museum Studies Education related field or equivalent.

• Three years experience working in education program delivery program or curriculum development or equivalent.

• Two years of supervisory experience including mentoring performance management hiring and scheduling.

• Experience creating evaluating and updating education curriculum and programming.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time to perform programming responsibilities inside and outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to walk long distances and orient oneself in the woods.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with a partner.

• Ability to perform physical work that includes but isnt limited to movements: to climb and balance; bend twist and turn at the waist; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

• Ability to operate a tractor ultra-terrain vehicle and golf cart safely. (Willingness to learn to use this equipment if experience is limited.)

• Valid Drivers License and willingness to travel.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN OR KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Delivering educational program content to diverse audiences.

• Synthesizing research findings into coherent themes and narratives.

• Thinking imaginatively and problem-solving.

• Customer service and interpersonal communications skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Multitasking working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.

• Working independently and taking individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

• Communicating clearly and accurately both orally and in writing.

• Recognizing and respecting confidential information.

• Administering and monitoring program budgets.

• Computer skills and technical proficiency.

• History research methodology and data gathering techniques including ability to conduct original research in primary source collections.

• Minnesota history and culture.

• MNHS programs.

• Microsoft Word and Google Suite applications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of general American history and specifically Minnesota history.

• Knowledge of forest history.