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Education Coordinator - El Pueblo History Museum

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Education Coordinator - El Pueblo History Museum

Salary

$56,512.08 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GCA08121_07.25

Department

History Colorado

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

301 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.

As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.

We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place.

In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\_Grounding\_Virtues.pdf) listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to:

+ Being in Community

+ Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

+ Co-creation and Shared Authority

+ Humility and Reflection

+ Responsiveness and Flexibility

+ Shared Destiny

Mission Statement: We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.

If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401K and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans: https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

+ Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals

+ BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

+ State of Health (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-programs) employee wellness program

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Learn more at: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .

Description of Job

This position assists the Museum Director at the El Pueblo History Museum in the management of education programs, community partnerships and volunteer coordination.

Education:

+ Creates public and K-12 programs that reflect the history, heritage, and cultures of Pueblo and Southern Colorado.

+ Oversees the promotion, programming, coordination and evaluation of school and public guided tours.

+ Coordinates, plans and promotes lecture series and other adult learning programs.

+ Recruits instructors and implements hands-on learning programming and workshops.

+ Establishes pedagogical goals and evaluates educational outcomes for all educational programming with the Museum Director and Education Division Director.

+ Ensures learning areas and necessary learning materials are prepared for tours, lectures, and workshops.

Management, Planning, and Operations:

+ In collaboration with the Museum Director and relevant History Colorado divisions, participates in the planning, development and implementation of in-person and virtual tours, educational programs, workshops and revenue generating programs.

+ Works with Collections and Curatorial Division to plan use of collections materials for educational purposes and oversees stewardship of collections materials on museum property.

+ Responsible for planning, budgeting, and supervising internship experiences for students of all ages.

+ Oversees education volunteers to include training, scheduling, and implementation of programming and tours.

+ Works with volunteers and interns.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

A Bachelor’s degree in education, history, museum studies, or anthropology or Two year’s experience in educational program development, working with children and teachers, and experience in diverse educational settings is preferred.

The successful candidate will possess:

+ Excellent communications skills and public service experience.

+ Experience in working with volunteers.

+ The ability to initiate projects, set goals and priorities, and manage multiple projects independently.

+ Up-to-date awareness of local and national education standards.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate with school and general audiences and an ability to research and interpret complex subject matter in accessible and creative ways.

Additional Requirements for this position:

+ Some travel is required for group meetings, outreach, and consultation.

+ The use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials can exist in museum collections and historic properties may be required.

Supplemental Information

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Jesus Garcia (303) 866-2136 or email [email protected].

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History Colorado staff are committed to advancing the work of anti-racism and have collectively developed grounding virtues to guide us. They are available to review here: https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\_Grounding\_Virtues.pdf. Please go to the link and tell us how these principles have shown up in your previous work and/or how you would contribute to these virtues in this position.

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