Historic Cane Hill, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program & Event Coordinator to work collaboratively with a small staff to carry out the mission and expand public outreach.

Duties include

– Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of on-site and off-site educational programs and activities for various audiences, including adults, teens, children and families. This includes but is not limited to, historic site tours, programs related to museum collections, gallery exhibitions, special exhibitions, and the annual Cane Hill Harvest Festival.

– Staff the Cane Hill Museum and Gallery on Saturdays.

– Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities throughout the Northwest Arkansas community that support Historic Cane Hill’s educational programming and mission, including, but not limited to, schools, community organizations, artists, and educators.

– Coordinate on-site details for rentals of Historic Cane Hill venues for weddings and outside events.

– Report to Executive Director and work with all staff members to create constituent-facing communications, including listings and schedules for programs, and contribute to press and social media to promote public programs.

– Maintain program attendance and evaluation records for reporting purposes

– Develop annual budget for managed programs and manage expenses throughout the year

– Other projects and duties, as assigned, to support the goals and mission of Historic Cane Hill.

Programs goals include

– Increasing visitorship and expanding audiences, with a particular focus on engaging families, students, and adults in Northwest Arkansas;

– Creating deeper connections to local and regional history, arts, culture and nature programs grounded in the Historic Cane Hill’s exhibits and collection;

– Reflecting the diverse cultures of Arkansas; and, Broadening intergenerational learning opportunities for children, teens, and families.

Required Qualifications

– A passion for creating joyful learning and cultural experiences.

– Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in history, arts, or related education content area

– Minimum two years experience in informal education, including program coordination and development.

– Familiarity with Arkansas history and school curriculum standards

– Experience working with adults and families

– Weekend availability is required plus some evening and holiday work as needed

– Other skills, abilities and/or competencies

– Positive, outgoing disposition with enthusiasm for Arkansas history, arts, and nature subject matter

– Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently and see projects through to completion

– Able to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

– Flexibility and a willingness to help out as needed

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills

– Comfortable with communicating a wide variety of subjects to diverse audiences

– Ability to conduct research and learn new information quickly

– Excellent customer service skills

– Able to manage multiple tasks and projects

– Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

– Ability to stand and/or move for extended periods of time, inside and outside

– Ability and willingness to lift up to 20 lbs

Schedule

This position reports Tuesday – Saturday, requires weekend and some evening work, and is subject to change with seasonal needs.

About Historic Cane Hill, Inc.

Historic Cane Hill, Inc. is a non-profit organization operating at a historic and cultural site nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Cane Hill is the location of Washington County’s first permanent European-American settlement (1827); one of the state’s earliest colleges, Cane Hill College; first public library; and first co-educational college; as well as a stage for momentous events like the Trail of Tears and a battle site in the American Civil War. Cane Hill features 18 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places as well as over 90 acres of outdoor space, orchards, and trails. Historic Cane Hill, Inc.’s mission is to preserve the places that embody the history of Cane Hill and surrounding communities, to foster community connection, awareness, and engagement around local history, and to continue the legacy of the arts, education and agriculture from Cane Hill’s founders and early residents.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume as 1 PDF to vanessa@historiccanehillar.org with “[Your Last Name] –Programs & Events Coordinator” in the subject header.

We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. HCH encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.