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Director of Living History and Learning Programs

Alamo Trust Inc

San Antonio, TX | Full Time

$121k-156k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Director of Living History and Learning Programs

Alamo Trust Inc San Antonio, TX

$121k-156k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Weeks Ago

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Alamo Trust Inc is Hiring a Director of Living History and Learning Programs Near San Antonio, TX

Position Description:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF LIVING HISTORY AND LEARNING PROGRAMS.

Full time with benefits, including employer paid medical for employees, paid time off, paid holidays, employer paid Short Term Disability, and a generous retirement match.

Salary commensurate with experience.

POSITION

The Director of Living History and Learning Programs (Director) will be a critical member of the Education and Interpretation team at Alamo Trust. The Director will lead and oversee all administrative, managerial, and performance-based aspects of the Living History and Learning Programs Department. This includes strategic planning, project management, creation and execution of Living History and Learning Programs goals, program and staff management. The Living History and Learning Programs Department is tasked with identifying and sharing key aspects of the Alamos history with the public in an engaging and accurate manner, for both informal and formal learners, including tourists, school students and teachers on a daily basis.

The Department is also responsible for activating the Alamo Plaza, Grounds, and Living History encampment through content development of living history talks, daily assignments (i.e. medicine, soldiers pack, weapons, textiles, games, drill, etc.), ongoing persona research, and annual monthly events (i.e. Rodeo Roundup, Losoya Day, Commemoration, Texas Trades, and Homemade Christmas among others).

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead team rooted in Alamo mission prioritizing core values of respect, authenticity, accountability, integrity, excellence, and one team

Organize and administer the overall operations of the Living History and Learning Programs Department, providing strategic oversight and development of all such programs at the Alamo

Work closely with other Alamo teams, especially the Archaeology, Collections, Education, Interpretation, Guest Experience, and Volunteers to create and execute Living History and Learning Programs in line the Alamo Trusts mission

Communicate clearly with Living History team members, volunteers, department leads, and stakeholders about upcoming programs, projects, and events

Submit and update event publicity, copy, and imagery in a timely manner

Develop and document all policies and procedures relevant to all Living History and Learning Programs operations including volunteer support

Assemble and analyze relevant data and prepare reports for delivery to CEO and Board of Directors

Develop and maintain department budget and procurement

Identify and administer appropriate performance metrics and quality assurance procedures

Manage, recruit, train, and schedule Living History and Learning Programs staff

Coordinate with other senior staff as necessary

Implement security, emergency, and training procedures related to Living History and Learning Programs team members

Assist with special events and activities requiring Living History participation

Design programmatic options to enhance the visitor experience thru Living History and Learning Programs interpretation and the operational components necessary to implement those designs

Maintain all equipment and supplies to provide the best Living History experience possible

Prepare and distribute Living History and Learning Programs staff communications

Liaise with the Volunteer Program Manager and Director of Guest Experience daily

Prepare periodic Committee/Executive-level reports, presentations, and/or agendas on budgeting, system performance, proposed improvements, and any necessary further analysis, as needed

Review and assist in the preparation of correspondence, contracts, and public materials, as requested

Provide additional project management and administrative support, as requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree strongly preferred, Bachelors Degree required in appropriate field

Minimum 5 years experience with significant responsibility in a living history, museum education; exhibition management environment preferred

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for internal staff communication, public facing program copy, and with Alamo guests on site

Direct experience managing staff or other small management skills

Strong experience in historical interpretation and public history

Ideal candidate will be a proactive and collaborative leader who excels at working in a dynamic and changing environment

Ability to manage and/or contribute to a high volume of complex tasks and prioritizing workflow and a wide range of projects at any given time in a fast-paced office environment

Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous work ethic

Excellent training and well-developed mentorship skills that support creative approaches for working with adults, families, education staff and general museum audiences alike are imperative

Demonstrated ability to manage the everyday details of a department while focusing on the highest quality result

Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills are essential

Strong strategic thinking skills with ability to actualize plans in a successful manner

Ability to multi-task and to work well in a high-profile environment

Strong team-orientation and professional attitude

Outstanding and demonstrated academic and professional performance

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365

LANGUAGE SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Must be able to speak, read, and write English

Additional fluency in other languages is beneficial; Spanish preferred

Must be able to provide documents establishing identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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