What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Programs Coordinator - Part-time position at Senator John Heinz History Center?
The Heinz History Center is currently seeking a part-time Student Programs Coordinator to become part of our dynamic Learning Team.
The Student Programs Coordinator is responsible for coordination and execution of specialized student programs with a special focus on the Pennsylvania Region 7 National History Day (NHD) program, including administration of the program at the district, regional, and state level and may aid at the national level. The successful candidate will develop and implement a vision for the program which will work toward increasing participation, improving program quality, and further integrating the program into the work of the organization. The Student Programs Coordinator works closely with the Learning Team staff in facilitating and delivering learning experiences for learners through both specialized annual programs and regularly recurring gallery-based programs throughout the school year.
This position is hybrid, with some travel and work on-site required, specifically the National History Day Kick Off event, the Pennsylvania Region 7 History Day Competition, the week leading up to and the weekend of the Pennsylvania History Day State Competition:
- Date: March 21 & 22, 2026, April 25 & 26, 2026, and other dates TBD
This is a part-time, hourly position reporting to the Director of Learning. The weekly hours will vary but will be no more than 29 hours per week.
Why Work at the Heinz History Center?
- Be part of a museum recently named the #1 History Museum in America by USA Today and Best Museum in Pittsburgh by readers of Pittsburgh Magazine!
- Rewarding, mission-driven work at a Smithsonian-affiliated museum that makes a substantial impact in the community.
- Dynamic workplace located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
- Paid sick leave.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café
- Public transportation and parking options nearby
- The ideal candidate will have at least two to four years’ experience with demonstrated skills in organizing and implementing programs.
- Effective communication skills for in-person, virtual, and phone conversations.
- Proven experience with project management and customer service.
- Must possess effective listening and oral communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate and learn with people of all cultures, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Maintain a positive approach to problem solving and in executing administrative tasks related to National History Day and the institution’s mission.
- Be detail-oriented and a self-starter with excellent self-management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in history, political science, or other humanities or liberal arts discipline or equivalent experience.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and to learn National History Day specific web platforms.
The History Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The History Center celebrates diversity and is committed to treating all applicants & employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
