The Albany County Historical Association, owners of the historic Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany, NY, seeks an Education Coordinator.
Job Description Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Education Coordinator is a professional staff position responsible for the development and management of ACHA educational programs including oversight of volunteers and student interns, tours and lecture events; volunteer recruitment and management; maintaining the Association’s various social media outlets and email lists: Salary $12 an hour at 20 hours a week, start date of mid-January, 2016. Responsibilities: Work with the Program & Education Committee to develop, plan, and implement ACHA education programs. - Develop job descriptions for volunteers and student interns - Recruit, hire, manage and oversee the work of volunteers and student interns - Conduct tours of historic Ten Broeck Mansion and develop focused tours for specialized groups - Prepare reports about the work of interns and volunteers as necessary for the Board of Trustees Manage the biannual publication of the ACHA’s newsletter Prospect - Collect or write content for the newsletter; design and layout the newsletter, and manage the printing and distribution Work with the Executive Director to manage information systems, social media presence, and ACHA website. - Determine design, content, and strategies for developing and expanding outreach efforts through social media - Develop and maintain management information systems including donor and member databases and mailing lists Assist Executive Director and the President of the Board of Trustees with maintaining the common Google calendar of scheduled ACHA events, activities, and meetings. Assist Executive Director with event programming (lectures, etc.) and the setup and takedown at ACHA events and Board meeting. Such other activities as may be required by the Executive Director or President of the Board of Trustees. Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skill Minimum Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred Effective oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word) Proficient in social media Knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, and Calendar) Knowledge of Filemaker or comparable database program Knowledge of Photoshop Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs to set up/prepare for events Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and or events Flexibility to handle seasonal weekend tours of Ten Broeck Mansion Personal Attributes Ability to work independently Ability to work with diverse groups Ability to multi-task and deal with changing priorities and activities Flexibility Honest and trustworthy Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining qualifications and interests in the position and resume to [email protected]. Interviews to begin the week of Dec 14, 2015. Jillian Altenburg Executive Director Albany County Historical Association 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 518-436-9826 www.tenbroeckmansion.org
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