Education Outreach Coordinator - 525539

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 204903 - Moundville Archaeological Park

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Education Outreach Coordinator develops, manages, and implements quality educational programs for students, families, and adult audiences.

Additional Department Summary: Develops, manages, and implements quality educational programs for students, families, and adult audiences of Moundville Archaeological Park. Conducts substantial public outreach including on-site educational programming and off-site educational programming. Leads the organization of the multi-day Native American Festival. Assists the Director in the creation of museum exhibits and curriculum in consultation with Native American community partners. Serves as first point of contact for Moundville related educational programming and public archaeology programming within UA Museums.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of educational work experience; OR Master's degree and some educational work experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Archaeological and contemporary Native American cultures.
Knowledge of personal computers and standard software programs (word processing, spreadsheet applications, etc.). Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective personnel management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or two (2) years of graduate study in Museum Education, Native American Studies, Anthropology, History, or a related field; and at least 2 years working in an educational setting such as a museum, historic site, children's museum, K-12 school or similar.

Demonstrated record of successful grant application writing.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster