Programs Officer, Outreach
- Coordinate and develop a diverse range of learning and reminiscing kit programs that engage audiences including education, community groups, library and aged care facility residents, reflecting Museums Victoria’s strategic directions and venue experience;
- Present a range of programs, activities and shows for diverse audiences in regional Victoria and Greater Metropolitan Melbourne, and online;
- Provide creative input to project teams relating to public programs, education, special events and exhibitions;
Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking a passionate and experienced communicator to join our Outreach team and contribute to the development and delivery of the Outreach learning and reminiscing kit program, based at Melbourne Museum.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The primary responsibility of the Programs Officer, Outreach will be to contribute to the development and day-to-day operation of a range of learning and reminiscing kit programs that engage diverse audiences around Victoria. Museums Victoria’s existing kit program consists of a series of different cases filled with objects and a variety of learning materials that can be hired to engage students and general public with natural science and social history subjects.
Notable skills and experience:
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interpret humanities/heritage or science and related matters for diverse audiences;
- Experience in the research, development and delivery of engaging programs for diverse audiences;
- Proven experience and extensive knowledge of humanities/heritage or science, the arts, community and/or the gallery and museum sectors;
- Awareness of education and learning techniques for diverse audiences and the ability to apply this knowledge to a museum context;
The successful applicant will have a background in working in a cultural organisation and in presenting, interpretation or communication in a history, science, education, aged care or early childhood context.
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, search ’employment’ at www.museumvictoria.com.au; for more information about this position, please contact Murray Walker ([email protected]).
To apply, please send your Covering Letter, Resume, a statement addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria by visiting http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/work-opportunities/employment/
