University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Education and Outreach Associate
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $19 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ June 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Coordinate and carry out community outreach and education programs, such as seminars, workshops, conferences, special events, and museum tours.
- Foster collaboration between Center for Great Plains Studies and Great Plains Art Museum educational initiatives.
- Manage budget preparation and oversee fundraising efforts in coordination with Center and Museum Directors.
- Required to have a bachelor's degree in art history, arts & sciences, natural resources, or related field plus two years of relevant experience.
- Must demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with diverse groups.
- Preferred experience includes museum education, art education, non-profit engagement, event planning, and grant writing.
- Criminal history background check is required for employment.
- Minimum salary starts at $19.255 per hour.
- Position is full-time and funded by a grant or temporary funding source.
- Job reports to the Director of the Center for Great Plains Studies.
Education and Outreach Associate Full Description
Department | Center for Great Plains Studies-1077
Requisition Number | S_250458
Posting Open Date | 06/10/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/18/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work
Work with Center for Great Plains Studies and Great Plains Art Museum staff to coordinate and carry out community outreach and education programs, including seminars, symposia, conferences, workshops, special events, and museum tours. Build cohesion between Center and Museum educational programming and engage in outreach to the larger community. Job includes preparation and overseeing of budgets and fundraising in concert with Center and Museum Directors. Supervised by the Director of the Center.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in art history, arts & sciences, natural resources, or related discipline plus two years of experience in community outreach, educational program development, and/or teaching; equivalent education/experience considered. Experience must demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate with groups and individuals of diverse ages, interests, perspectives, and learning abilities. Ability to communicate effectively both in-person, by telephone, and online. Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including attention to details and accuracy. Ability to create schedules and budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in museum education or art education, non-profit community engagement, planning educational events, and/or grant writing and fundraising. Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $19.255/hr minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Margaret Jacobs
mjacobs3@nebraska.edu
Job Category (old) | Office/Service
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
- * How have you been involved in the development and delivery of effective educational programs?
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe in detail your experience in museum or arts education.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience coordinating events, programs and/or projects.
(Open Ended Question) - * Briefly describe your work or school experiences that demonstrate initiative, organizational skill and the ability to work independently.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience in community outreach, educational program development, and/or teaching, including years of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
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