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Director, Salem Historical Society & Museum
Administrator and Curator (PT), McGuffey House and Museum
Education Contractor RFP, Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument
Site Manager, Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site
Education and Outreach Coordinator,Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site

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Director, Salem Historical Society & Museum

The Salem Historical Society & Museum is seeking to fill the position of Director at our Salem, Ohio museum. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Society/Museum and assists the Board of Directors in all phases of strategic planning.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising/ Income Generation
1. Identifying funding sources and securing/writing grants appropriate to the mission and work of the Society; and implementing, monitoring, and complying with grant requirements
2. Overseeing and assisting grant/donor tracking systems.
3. Planning, organizing, implementing, expanding, and evaluating development strategies and fundraising activities.
4. Managing fundraising elements such as proposals, key donor correspondence/visits, prospective donor correspondence/visits, maintenance of donor lists, etc.
5. Maintaining written, electronic records and acknowledgement system for gift income and gifts in kind.

Community and Public Relations
1. Promoting the Society throughout the community through various media and personal appearances; overseeing publicity and public relations activities.
2. Providing efficient, courteous, reliable, and accurate service to all visitors and community organizations.
3. Providing an opportunity for people to discover and learn about local history and cultivating the enjoyment of local history.
4. Participating in community service and civic groups to promote the Society/Museum public relations and development program
5. Promoting the Society/Museum through presentations, speeches, tours, etc.
6. Maintaining thorough knowledge of the community and the ability to introduce people to Museum activities and interest them in the use of Museum resources
7. Assisting in recruitment and maintenance of volunteer relations and volunteers for Society/Museum.
8. Helping manage Society/Museum newsletter, website, social media.
9. Creating and maintaining print materials

Administrative Functions
1. Making recommendations to the board, for implementing the actions of the board, and managing the operations of the Society.
2. Administering of policies and procedures developed by the board
3. Attending board and membership meetings; providing regular reports to the board and the membership.
4. Overseeing all personnel and volunteers and their activities.
5. Assisting with exhibit planning and implementation.
6. Overseeing of the facility and its maintenance.
7. Overseeing maintenance of data bases, archives, and collections
8. Possessing full understanding of Society policies and procedures

Education/Experience Requirements
1. Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in history, archives, museum management or allied field.
2. Must possess knowledge of the principles of Museum and archival work and their applications.
3. Must possess knowledge of grant writing
4. Must possess knowledge of computers, automated systems designed for museum applications and other office equipment.
5. Must be able to read and interpret financial records and statements, etc.

The mission of The Salem Historical Society & Museum is to encourage preservation of the history of Salem and surrounding areas, collect, preserve and exhibit for public education and enjoyment, artifacts and memorabilia of historical or educational interest relating to the history of Salem and surrounding area.
We are looking for someone who is highly energetic, creative, innovative, kind, has strong leadership skills, and loves working side by side with the team of volunteers to advance and support the mission of Salem Historical Society & Museum. Qualified candidates may submit resumes and cover letter to:

Salem Historical Society & Museum
ATTN: Jay Wootten, Board President
239 South Lundy
Salem, Ohio 44460
DirectorSalemHistoricalSociety@gmail.com

Job Type: Part-time; Expectation of position to become Full-time in 2-3 years pending funding efforts by position.
Wage: $18,000 Salary/Exempt
www.salemhistoricalsociety.org

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Administrator and Curator (PT), McGuffey House and Museum

Part Time, $20,020 – $22,750

McGuffey House and Museum at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), is seeking a part-time Administrator and Curator to oversee the day-to-day business of the museum and deliver its mission. They are responsible for the management and operation of the House and Museum, its facilities, collections, and programs. The Administrator and Curator provides leadership to the organization, ensures a high-quality experience for visitors and the community, and participates in fundraising and financial planning. The Administrator and
Curator provides access for faculty, staff, students, and university guests to this historic landmark, is committed to the stewardship of the building and collections, engages with community members, and is dedicated to its future through support for development and fundraising. The position is supported through the Emma Gould Blocker Fund, and supervised by the Director of the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) of the College of Creative Arts at Miami University. The McGuffey House and Museum is part of the Museums Miami Center, and plays an active role in this support organization. The position is for 12 months and is renewable annually contingent on performance and funding. For more information and to apply, please visit the Miami University jobs site: https://jobs.miamioh.edu/en-us/job/502392/administrator-and-curator

Please direct inquiries to Jack Green, greenjd5@miamioh.edu

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Education Contractor RFP, Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument

Request for Proposal
Develop a comprehensive and engaging school tour program across five museum sites. That promotes deeper understanding and appreciation of our museum collections, exhibitions, and themes among school students.

Project Requirements:
1. Program Development: Collaborate with museum staff and educators to develop a school tour program framework that aligns with the missions and educational goals of the participating organizations (Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Cleveland Police Museum, Western Reserve Fire Museum, Federal Reserve Money Museum, and Cleveland Public Library), and align with Ohio curriculum standards. Guide the design of engaging, age-appropriate, and interactive tours and activities for students visiting each of our five museum sites.
2. Content Creation: Create educational materials in collaboration with each organization, including pre-visit resources, student activity sheets, and post-visit follow-up materials, to support the school tour program and enhance students’ learning experiences.
3. Curriculum Alignment: Ensure that the school tour program aligns with relevant Ohio curriculum standards and learning objectives, incorporating interdisciplinary connections where appropriate. Tour packages should align to the standards for each target age group.
4. Site-Specific Considerations: Tailor the school tour program for each museum site, taking into account the unique collections, exhibitions, and historical contexts associated with each location.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with local schools, teachers, and educational organizations to understand their needs and incorporate their input into the development of the school tour program. Establish strong school partnerships, including Cleveland Public Schools, to ensure effective program delivery and continuous improvement.
6. Program Evaluation: Develop evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness and impact of the school tour program. Collect initial feedback from teachers, students, and other stakeholders to measure learning outcomes and make necessary program enhancements and standard operating procedures for continued evaluation.
7. Administrative Tasks: Develop administrative systems related to the school tour program, such as tour scheduling, transportation coordination, registration, and record keeping.

Looking For:
1. Education and Experience:Previous experience in developing and delivering educational programs, particularly school tours, is highly desirable.
2. Passion for Education: Strong commitment to fostering lifelong learning and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing knowledge about art, history, science, or other museum-related subjects with school students.
3. Curriculum Expertise: Familiarity with Ohio educational standards and curriculum frameworks, with the ability to align museum experiences with academic goals and learning outcomes.
4. Creativity and Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to develop engaging educational programs and adapt content to different grade levels, learning styles, and abilities.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with school administrators, teachers, and students effectively.
6. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines as a self-starter.
7. Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with museum staff, educators, and external partners to develop and deliver impactful school tour programs.
8. Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in using educational technology tools, multimedia resources, and digital platforms to enhance program delivery and student engagement, as well as connections between participating organizations.
9. Cultural Reach: Recognizing that students come from many backgrounds and abilities, we require that accessible learning experiences include students from various backgrounds.

Contract Scope and Benchmarks:
This contract is focused on the development and implementation of the school tour program across our five museum sites. The Director of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument will lead the project with and work closely with other museum Directors and assigned staff involved. The program budget is $15,000 including costs. Payments will be distributed on an agreed upon schedule based on milestones set forth by the participating organizations. These will include but are not limited to the development of the tour framework, delivery of logistical and administrative procedures, and initial publicity and running of the program’s first two months. The Contract will commence as early as September 2023 and run through the completion of the final benchmark.

Proposal and cover letter should be submitted to Greg Palumbo, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at GPalumbo@CuyahogaCounty.us. Questions directed to the same or by phone at 216-443-3754.

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Site Manager, Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site

–Full-time salaried $36,000 per year with benefits

Interested applicants should direct a cover letter and resume to:
Attn: Eric Myers, President of the Board of Trustees
Spring Hill Historic Home
1401 Springhill Lane NE
Massillon, Ohio 44646

or electronically at info@springhillhistorichome.org

DUE: No later than September 6, 2023 at 5:00pm

The Spring Hill Historic Home Board of Trustees is seeking a full-time Site Manager. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual who is passionate about history and public programming; exhibits strong project management, and employs effective organizational skills to meet the mission’s four pillars of Preservation, Interpretation, Education, and Sustainability.

Summary:
The Site Manager will actively engage with the Massillon community, the Spring Hill board, staff, volunteers, and members. Engagement activities include communication, outreach, hosting events, planning programs, while increasing attendance and contributions. The Site Manager reports directly to the President of the Board of Trustees.
The community in which Spring Hill resides is composed of numerous local civic organizations, non-profit groups, cultural assets, churches, and schools. It is located only a few miles from a revitalized downtown and is actively engaged as a major partner in community events and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement

• • Plans, coordinates, and develops projects and programs with assistance from volunteer committees. Events include Concerts on the Hill, Pasta Dinner, and Underground Railroad Experience
  • Attends community meetings and programs to build community partnerships as a representative of Spring Hill.
  • Assesses program effectiveness
  • Books and manages rentals of the property and buildings
  • Provides programming support, including giving tours, and staffing events.

Administrative

• • • Works with the staff and volunteers to host events and rentals.
    • Manages the Education and Outreach Coordinator
    • Responds to phone and email inquiries
    • Maintains the public and private events calendars
    • Coordinates all forms of public communications, which includes but is not limited to e-newsletters, event postcards, and press releases, with proofs approved by the board
    • Update website, post to social media, and create event listings across several local sites
    • Inventories gift shop and maintains stock
    • Maintains institutional archive and Board of Trustees records
    • Creates financial reports of certain events and develops event and yearly budget with the Board of Trustees
    • Provide updates on partnerships, projects, and staff needs to the Board of Trustees monthly
    • Some basic housekeeping (for house maintenance, and before and after events)

  Fundraising

  • • Seeks out new funding opportunities
    • Applies for relevant grants, while tracking progress and reporting to granting agency
    • Seeks sponsorships for events, and communicate effectively with sponsors, donors, and volunteers of that event
    • Communicates with potential members, and maintains communication with current members. Process and track all memberships, donations, and sponsorships.
    • Helps to fundraise for the Capital Campaign for outbuilding improvements, and building of a welcome center.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required.
    • Museum experience preferred
    • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
    • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with time constraints and within established deadlines
    • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
    • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
    • Strong computer experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Office 365.

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    Education and Outreach Coordinator, Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site

    Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site seeks full-time hourly Education and Outreach Coordinator. This position is Full-time hourly $30,000 per year with benefits.

    Interested applicants should direct a cover letter and resume to:

    Attn: Eric Myers, President of the Board of Trustees
    Spring Hill Historic Home
    1401 Springhill Lane NE
    Massillon, Ohio 44646

    or electronically at info@springhillhistorichome.org

    DUE: No later than September 6, 2023 at 5:00pm

    The Spring Hill Board of Trustees is seeking a full-time hourly Education and Outreach Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual who is passionate about history and public programming; exhibits strong project management, and employs effective organizational skills to meet the mission’s four pillars of Preservation, Interpretation, Education, and Sustainability.

    Summary:
    The Education and Outreach Coordinator will actively engage with the Massillon community, the Spring Hill board, staff, volunteers, and members. Engagement activities include communication, outreach, hosting events, planning programs, while increasing attendance and support. The Education and Outreach Coordinator reports to the Site Manager.
    The community in which Spring Hill resides is composed of numerous local civic organizations, non-profit groups, cultural assets, churches, and schools. It is located only a few miles from a revitalized downtown and is actively engaged as a major partner in community events and projects.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • • Develop interpretation of the historic site
      • Recruit, train, and update volunteer tour docents and education volunteers
      • Schedule and facilitate group tours during summer walk-in weekends (June-September) as well as other arranged times
      • Create new interpretive elements to the farm house, including rotating exhibits, audio tours, and interactive elements
      • Schedule and facilitate K-12 field trips with volunteer tour guides in the fall and spring
      • Develop K-12 offsite programs (often in-classroom), focusing on the Underground Railroad, pioneer experiences, and agriculture
      • Recruit and supervise student interns in various projects, in conjunction with volunteer committees, such as the monthly Collections Committee
      • Create interpretive signage for the out buildings
      • Interpret the newly renovated 1903 Milk House with an exhibit and guide for volunteer docents

    Outreach Initiatives

    • • Facilitate offsite presentations to community groups, such as conferences, corporate events, libraries and more.
      • Schedule, promote, and facilitate the Fall Speaker Series
      • Staff information and activity tables at local events, such as the Stark County Local History and Genealogy Fair, Massillon Fun Fest, and others.
      • Attend local community programs at Massillon Museum, Massillon Public Library, Westark Chamber of Commerce, as appropriate

    Other duties

    • Staff on Saturdays during tour season
    • Staff some rentals and events
    • Assist with mailings, administrative projects, and light housekeeping tasks

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required.
    • Museum experience preferred
    • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
    • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with time constraints and within established deadlines
    • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment, with both children and adults
    • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
    • Strong computer experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Office 365.

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