Public Programs Administrator
Historic London Town and Gardens
Edgewater, MD
www.historiclondontown.org
The Public Programs Administrator spearheads the research, implementation, and evaluation of the NEH-funded William Brown House Reinterpretation grant. Additionally, they will design, implement, and evaluate programs for youth, families, and adults in history and horticulture.
Responsibilities:
Working in conjunction with the Director of Public Programs, this person will:
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Conduct research into best practices regarding hands-on interpretation, as well as interpretation of lesser-known histories.
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Review HLTG’s existing interpretive plan for the William Brown House and bring it to meet these best practices.
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Implement the new interpretive plan including: researching & writing interpretive signage, overseeing procurement of material culture, training staff and docents in new materials, as well as best practices in in-person interpretation, working interdepartmentally with the Collections, Development, and Facilities departments.
Additionally, this person will:
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Develop, lead, and evaluate youth, family, and adult programming, including: monthly homeschool program, monthly adult Colonial Cocktails program, seasonal school tour program, quarterly adult workshops in history and horticulture.
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Lead interactive tours of and programs in our Historic Area (including one original colonial tavern and two reconstructions) and our 10 acres of wooded and ornamental gardens
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Assist with front desk duties and customer service
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
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5 years of experience working in an informal education setting
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Experience in historic house interpretation
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Proven experience in successful program development
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College-level education in the fields of American History, World History, or Social Studies Education
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Interest in, and ability to learn about, horticulture, gardening, and ecology.
Duration of Position:
This is a grant-funded position, not to exceed 12 months. There is the possibility to extend indefinitely if this person is a good fit for London Town’s public programs needs moving into the future.
Work Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday
Reports to:
Director of Public Programs
Compensation:
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$40,000 annually
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Retirement plan and Foundation match
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Foundation-paid flexible spending account ($750)
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Ability to buy into the Foundation’s group health insurance and supplementary insurance plans
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10 days of accrued annual and 7 days of personal leave each year plus paid holidays
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to education@historiclondontown.org.
Open until filled, job to begin January 4, 2022.
About Historic London Town and Gardens
Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, MD is a 23-acre museum and gardens operated by the London Town Foundation (501c3 nonprofit) on behalf of Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks. Learn more at www.historiclondontown.org.