Director of Education

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $28.12 per hour.

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is seeking a DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION to join their team. This position plans and implements public service and education programs for the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. Assists the Museum Director in the general administration of museum operations.

Details: Priority screening will begin on Friday, January 17, 2025 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted/requested.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Integrates the museum’s public service mandate into exhibitions, museum education programs, publications and public relations efforts to make the museum a viable and accessible community institution. Plans, develops and implements programs, workshops, lectures and special events to expand the educational role of the museum within the community. Develops learning opportunities for various groups including school groups, outreach to under-served populations, professional organizations and conferences. Works closely with area school systems to facilitate the incorporation of the museums’ programs into the education curriculum. Develops and evaluates interpretive processes and assists in the interpretation of the museum’s exhibits and programs. Develops the educational focus of exhibits and programs to represent the audience’s interests. May assist in the development of the museum's exhibits and serve as occasional exhibit curator. Designs, plans and implements a wide range of educational programs including school tours; adult tours; specialty tours; lectures, workshops, special events, etc. Develops and fosters liaisons with other professional institutions and groups related to the museum's education function. Recruits, trains, oversees, and evaluates educational interns and other assistants. Supervises assigned staff including hiring, training, scheduling and performance management. Creates and distributes flyers and brochures related to education programs. Develops public relations materials, guides and other information related to the museum programs and activities. Opens and closes museum and exhibit buildings including disarming and resetting the internal alarm system. Responds as necessary if called from the security list. Maintains records of educational programs and activities to produce quantitative and qualitative information. OTHER DUTIES : Performs reception and salesclerk duties in the absence of assigned volunteers/employees. Performs related work as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in museum studies, education or history.
  
• Requires two years of experience in the development and delivery of educational programs.
  

Physical/Environmental Demands

Work schedule may vary and may require evening and weekend hours. Work on the 4 th of July is required. Works primarily in the museum but must frequently drive an automobile to remote sites. Work site requires frequent climbing of stairs or walking over uneven ground. Requires some physical activity in maintenance, repair and installation of exhibits. Requires lifting and carrying, frequently at 20-25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 #. Requires a valid driver’s License

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This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

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