City of Elmhurst Community Programs Coordinator Job Description

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	City of Elmhurst – Elmhusrt Historical Museum	Elmhurst, Illinois
	Type: Full Time, Experienced	Required Degree: BA/BS
	Salary: commensurate with experience.	Preferred Degree: Master's
	Description: This is a professional management position responsible for involving Elmhurst residents and the general public in learning about and contributing to the City's history through all aspects of educational programming at Elmhurst Historical Museum and Churchville One Room School. The Community Programs Coordinator assures excellence for a wide range of audiences who will engage their lives with the history of our community through experiences associated with the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Work is performed under the supervision of the Museum Director. Qualifications: • Minimum four (4) years experience in museum educational services. • Grant writing experience a plus. • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Valid driver's license. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time position with an excellent salary and benefit package. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check, drug screen and physical. EOE Position open until filled. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Degree in museum studies, education, history or closely-related field preferred. Application Instructions: Complete and send City of Elmhurst application and resume to: City of Elmhurst, Human Resources, 209 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Fax: (630) 530-3311. Applications can be obtained at www.elmhurst.org or Elmhurst City Hall. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check, drug screen and physical. Position open until filled.
	Application Fax: 630/530-3311 Web Site: www.elmhurst.org	Application Address: City of Elmhurst, Human Resources 209 N. York Elmhurst, IL 60126
	Additional Info: The City of Elmhurst is a vibrant, visionary community of 43,000 recently recognized as one of the top ten places to live in Illinois. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located in the the 1892 mansion of Henry L. Glos, first Village President, and plans are underway for expansion into a new facility. The museum presents an active calendar of changing exhibits and educational programs in addition to interpreting the Churchville One Room School, a ca. 1850 historic site. Elmhurst Historical Museum is dedicated to filling an essential role in the life of the community, revealing the quality of life in years past and providing a basis on which appreciation of Elmhurst can grow and flourish. Back to top