Program Specialist, Teacher Education & Curriculum

DESCRIPTION:  To coordinate the development, design, and production necessary to ensure the successful, on-time, within-budget completion of all Northern Lights 3rd Edition components. The Program Specialist also proactively facilitates open, timely, and consistent communication and collaboration within the Northern Lights 3rd Edition project team, between this team and MNHS staff and stakeholders beyond MNHS, and with outside vendors/contractors.

SUMMARY OF WORK:  1) Work closely with the Program Manager of Teacher Education and Curriculum Development and the Northern Lights 3rd Edition Development Team to implement the development plan to complete all Northern Lights 3rd Edition components efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining high-quality production; 2) Provide financial management for the Northern Lights 3rd Edition project; 3) Foster effective communication throughout the Northern Lights 3rd Edition development project; and 4) Initiate and maintain a file and data management and tracking system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, history, humanities, business, organizational management, English/literature/journalism/publishing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Four years of experience in one or more of the degree field(s) listed above, in particular project management or publishing, professional sales, education, or classroom teaching.

• Results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• A resourceful self-starter with aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to make strategic judgments.

• Strong oral, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem-solve.

• Familiarity with computer applications such as Google Suite, Microsoft, Munis Finance, and/or comfortable with learning and using new software applications.

• Ability and willingness to travel locally and throughout Minnesota.

• Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in education, history, humanities, business, organizational management, English/literature/journalism/publishing or related field.

• Familiarity with current educational standards and the structure of education delivery in Minnesota.

• Experience with K-12 classrooms, teaching practices, and/or curriculum content.

• General knowledge of Minnesota and US history and social studies education.

• Demonstrated ability to project manage complex, multi-pronged projects with many stakeholders and numerous business vendors. 

• Deep knowledge of print and/or digital publishing.

• Familiarity with non-profit organizations in general and with the Minnesota Historical Society specifically, including book publishing and K-12 products.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.   

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.