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ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM SEEKS MUSEUM EDUCATOR

The Antique Boat Museum seeks an experienced, creative professional for the position of Museum Educator. The largest freshwater maritime museum in the world, the Antique Boat Museum is situated along the St. Lawrence River in the beautiful Thousand Islands region of upstate New York. Reporting to the Director of Public Programming, the Educator’s primary responsibilities are to develop, implement and evaluate the Museum’s educational programming. The Museum’s well-established multigenerational programming includes: onsite courses, waterfront activities, outreach, and school programs. This position requires the ability to collaborate closely with the other members of the Museum staff and volunteers, and interact effectively with community members and the general public.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, evaluating and strengthening programs in alignment with the Museum’s Mission
• Creating, building and maintaining relationships with new and existing audiences
• Planning and teaching programs
• Recruiting, training and supervising seasonal staff and volunteers
• Developing and administering the education budget
• Helping secure funding for educational programs through grants and other sources
• Working occasional evenings and weekends

The ideal candidate will possess a teaching certificate or have experience in teaching/administering educational programs, and be familiar with current teaching standards and practices. He or she should have knowledge of or the willingness to learn about boats, North American boating history, and Thousand Islands regional history. A bachelor’s degree in education, history, museum studies, or a related field is required. The Antique Boat Museum’s educational programming revolves around the St. Lawrence River marine environment and the Museum Educator should have previous on-water experience. A sailing instructor certificate is strongly preferred, and boatbuilding experience considered an asset. This position is full-time year-round; salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Applications should be submitted by email to jobs@abm.org or by mail to: Museum Educator Search, Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624. Applications will be accepted until February 10, 2012. While we would like to personally thank everyone who submits an application, we will only contact those who are invited to interview.