Fremont County Museum System

Fremont County Pioneer Museum in Lander, WY is looking for an outgoing, creative and dedicated Program/Event/Volunteer Education Coordinator.

Program/Event/Volunteer Education Coordinator

• ·        Work collaboratively with museum staff to develop/schedule/organize Speakers programs, Trek programs, children’s programs, other interpretive programs as determined.
• ·        Work collaboratively with museum staff to develop/schedule/organize special events that promote and enhance the museums standing and increase revenue.
• ·        Promote programs, exhibits, interpretation, events through effective use of social media.
• ·        Work collaboratively with museum staff to recruit/retain volunteers for programs, events, interpretation, maintenance, collections management, and to enhance daily operations.
• ·        Manage retail area in conjunction with Site Manager.
• ·        Answer visitor inquiries, promote all Fremont County Museum System museums.
• ·        Assist visitors in finding local amenities and promote community events and activities.
• ·        Work with museum support groups to promote and advance the mission of the museum
• ·        Promote a positive image for the Fremont County Museum System and individual museum
• ·        Recruit and manage volunteers
• ·        Work with museum staff to manage and administer rentals of museum facilities
• ·        Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

• ·        Bachelor’s degree in American Studies, History, Art History or related field preferred
• ·        Three years of public program experience preferred
• ·        Ability to lead treks in sometimes challenging outdoor environment
• ·        Ability to work with children
• ·        Ability to provide excellent customer service and work well with the public to deliver programs
• ·        Ability to work in an environment where teamwork professional respect, personal ethics and character are the foundation for achievement
• ·        Excellent organizational skills, computer literacy skills
• ·        Candidate must possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple staff and volunteers and projects.
• ·        Experience in social media marketing/pod cast development a plus
• ·        Grant writing/administration experience a plus
• ·        Research and data entry skills a plus

Applicants

• ·        Send resume, cover letter and references to Fremont County Central Museum Director, Scott Goetz, 450 N 2^nd Rm 320, Lander, WY 82520
• ·        Salary $30,000.00 annually
• ·        Excellent County health and retirement benefits
• ·        Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• ·        Must be able to lead Treks in moderately strenuous outdoor conditions

The Pioneer Museum is looking for a creative and dynamic person to fill the role of Program/Event/Volunteer Education Coordination.  

This position is open until filled

• Forward a Resume, Cover letter & 3 reference to Fremont County Museum Director, Scott Goetz, 450 N 2^nd Rm 320, Lander, WY 82520.  Email scott.goetz@fremontcountywy.gov