Job Description

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION
The Cultural Resources Coordinator supports the fulfillment of the Parks and Natural Resources' Master Plan serving the objectives specific to education and interpretation; public programs; the heritage and natural trails initiative; tours; community engagement and visitor experiences. Responsible for working collaboratively within the division to envision and implement strategies that leverage the History Center's resources to engage visitors in high-quality educational opportunities and visitor engagement experiences.

This position supervises interpretive staff, including the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, student interns, interpretive volunteers, and other appropriate staff as designated by the Historic Preservation Manager.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Program Planning and Development

• Design and implement an overall plan to meet the educational, interpretive, and operational needs
  of all visitors by using a variety of interpretive techniques.
• Oversee development of interpretive content for exhibits and trails.
• Support heritage and natural trails initiatives and coordinate interpretive signage and wayfinding.

Staff Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise interpretive staff, including curators, interns, and volunteers.
• Manage program logistics, scheduling, and staff assignments as related to cultural resource interpretation.
  

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Develop and coordinate tours, public programs, and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with schools, community groups, and organizations to expand educational outreach.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of cultural resource interpretation and education.
• History, culture, and natural resources relevant to Polk County.
• Exhibit design, interpretive planning, and public history best practices.
• Community engagement strategies and public programming methods.

Ability to:

• Plan, design, and implement cultural resource programs and initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with community organizations.
• Plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Public History, Cultural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in cultural resources, interpretation, museum education, or related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or staff management experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Weekend and evening work schedules may be required.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

SPECIAL PREFERENCES

• Prefer a master's degree in museum studies or public history.
• Prefer experience with multi-media presentation software including design and audio visuals programs.
• Prefer experience in hands-on cultural settings, including interpretive programs
• Prefer previous presentation experience, either in an informal or classroom setting