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Job Title: Programs Associate
Reports to: Experience & Programs Director
Status: Salaried/Full-Time
Salary: $60,000
Position Close Date: Open until filled

Position Overview

World Forestry Center, a non-profit organization located in Portland's Washington Park, seeks a Programs Associate to join the Programs Team to support the organization's public and professional programming. For over half a century, World Forestry Center has been at the intersection of people and forestry. Our mission – to create and inspire champions of sustainable forestry – is centered on people. Our focus is not on forests alone, but rather on how people think, act, and relate to them.

We are working to calibrate our professional and public-facing programs to inspire the broad social action needed to drive sustainable forestry solutions at a meaningful scale. Our Programs Team is comprised of professional forestry program experts and staff with expertise in museum curation and public programming. As one of several departments at World Forestry Center, we collaborate closely with the Director of Communication, the Development Team, and leadership. Together as an organization, we aim to change how society understands and interacts with our forests. This work will require engagement and trust, built through in-person and virtual programs and immersive, emotionally compelling exhibits that move the public from understanding to action.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who enjoys developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programming to public and professional audiences with knowledge in forestry and natural resources. The successful candidate should possess drive, flexibility, a thirst for collaboration, and a skill set for managing multiple programs and timelines simultaneously. This position requires strong planning and organizational skills for supporting
the development of conferences, workshops, public programing, and museum exhibits. This position reports to the Director of Experience and will work closely with the Strategic Advisor on conference planning and the Experience Developer on public programming.

Responsibilities

Annual Canopy Conference and Other Professional Events

• Align the theme and agenda, including topics, sessions, and speakers, to the goals and desired outcomes of the event or conference.
• Organize planning committee calls and help develop sessions.
• Research appropriate speakers for specific topics and coordinate follow-up calls to build out the agenda.
• Invite keynote speakers, panelists, and session leaders, ensuring their expertise aligns with the conference theme.
• Develop a detailed schedule with times for each session, including breaks and networking opportunities.
• Develop or grow attendee and sponsor lists.
• Provide other planning and logistical support as needed.

Museum and Public Programs

• Collaborate with our programs team and external stakeholders to support the development and coordination of in-person and virtual experiences that engage the public in critical issues impacting the health of our forests and communities.
• Support content development by identifying themes, recruiting speakers, and supporting program facilitation and delivery.
• Provide general administrative coordination and logistical planning for onsite and offsite events and programs, including scheduling, budgeting, and interfacing with audience members.
• Support installation of temporary exhibitions.
• Support museum Visitor Services staff to ensure that every aspect of the public’s on-campus experience aligns with World Forestry Center’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in event and program planning taking place in educational institutions, think tanks, museums, or other cultural organizations.
• Preferred knowledge of local and/or global issues affecting forests and natural resources generally, although not required.
• Familiarity with the interpretation and delivery of scientific, policy, and/or cultural concepts for the public.
• Passion for the mission of World Forestry Center with a commitment to its core values and affecting positive social change.
• If you feel that you do not meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We also encourage you to apply if you identify as being from a marginalized or underrepresented group. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to considering candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to grow within the role. Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements

• This hybrid position requires in-person office availability and allows for remote work (currently 3 days in the office and 2 days remote).
• Frequent computer and phone usage and occasional extended periods of standing and sitting.
• Attend occasional meetings and external and staff events that may take place in the evening or on weekends.
• Comfortable being adaptable, working cross-departmentally with competing priorities, deadlines, and role development.
• For the safety of our staff and visitors, World Forestry Center employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Benefits

World Forestry Center offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance. Employees start with 20 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick days in their first year, with the addition of 13 paid holidays. World Forestry Center offers a matched 401k plan. Employees have access to professional development and education opportunities and a Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass – valid for unlimited free general admission for two at 25 Oregon cultural attractions.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application via email to Sara Wu at swu@worldforestry.org. Your application should include a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Please reference the job title in the subject line of the submission email.

We recognize that experience can be gained in various ways: professional, education, volunteer, and through other expertise. Please do apply if you are interested in this position but think you may not meet all the above criteria. We encourage applicants to highlight transferable experience in their cover letter.

World Forestry Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection of candidates for employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, military service, family medical history, legal source of income, gender identity, political affiliation, or family leave obligations.

Pay rate: $24.63 - 34.32
Apply by: December 6

We are seeking a dedicated Museum Curator to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage our museum and Bungalow Theatre.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Train museum staff and volunteers in museum procedures and services.
• Create exhibits using museum collections.
• Write grants for exhibits and to further the work of the museum.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Maintain museum website
• Catalog collection materials

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in history or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in museum or a related field and be able to apply these principles to provide enhanced access to our museum. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage, working across various sections of our museum and Bungalow theater. If you are passionate about museum curation and have the skills to manage projects and programs, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and engage our community through the power of cultural experiences. Apply now to be part of our dynamic Library team in Community Services! Please submit a resume and application by the end of December 6, 2024, at http://www.woodburn-or.gov/jobs

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply

Director of Education

Reports to Executive Director

Salary:  $72,000 with a generous benefits package and hybrid work schedule

Job Description

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) is looking for a seasoned manager, team player, motivated leader, an excellent listener, someone who can see the institutional context, develop long range goals, and be able to identify and implement steps along that path. We are looking for a professional who shares our team's compassion for the mission and values of the organization, our Holocaust survivors, and our audiences. We hope to gain a leader on our team who wants to grow and expand their previous roles in museum education. This person needs a strong background in Holocaust education and American Jewish history, experience managing staff, and working with audiences in a museum or similar informal learning setting.

The museum’s education team conceives and provides resources and programs dedicated to introducing or expanding the public’s knowledge about Jewish identity and experiences, the Holocaust and other genocides, as well as human and civil rights. The education team provides school tours, classroom workshops, and professional development seminars for teachers and regional police audiences. Our learning resources and guides strive to help all of OJMCHE’s audiences understand our content and develop critical thinking skills. Our programming is differentiated, transformative, and trauma-informed.

Responsibilities

● Develop educational goals, objectives, and benchmarks for the museum's diverse audiences, adhering to OJMCHE’s strategic plan
● Develop methods to measure outcomes and impact of the museum’s educational goals
● Manage, grow, and support the Education Team, currently consisting of 3 full and 1 part-time staff members
● Maintain the department’s operational budget
● Develop interpretive content for all educational programs and resources in conjunction with the Education Team
● Identify learning outcomes for school groups and teachers in collaboration with the Head of Student Programs
● Establish and grow professional relationships with local, regional, national, and international partners
● Manage, grow, and support the museum’s cadre of Volunteer Educators and Speakers’ Bureau members
● Work with staff, scholars, and consultants to develop interpretive focus, organization, and content of exhibitions
● Conduct/lead workshops and tours as needed
● Represent OJMCHE at conferences and other events
● Attend and participate in internal and external meetings and museum events
● Attend events and programs throughout the state of Oregon

● Other occasional duties as assigned

Qualifications

● 5 years in increasingly responsible education or museum education management positions
● Minimum MA degree in Holocaust, Genocide Studies, American Jewish History and / or equivalent subject(s)
● Experience, comfort, and demonstrated success working with all ages: teachers, students, volunteers, Holocaust and genocide survivors (across intergenerational audiences)
● Experience in developing and delivering education programs
● Experience measuring outcomes of programs
● Passion for the mission of OJMCHE and audience engagement
● Energetic, creative, and organized
● Demonstrates impeccable professional accountability and work ethic
● Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
● Ability to research and learn about unfamiliar subjects, and translate historical knowledge into content
● Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google, and Zoom products
● Reliable, available transportation to the museum and off site programs
● Must be able to work occasional flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
● Experience and interest meeting with donors, government officials, and community leaders

Additional Desired Skills
● Background/interest in art/art history
● Experience developing and managing budgets
● Experience marketing programs to the public and donors/potential donors
● Bilingual in Spanish
● Proven record of success in education in a variety of rural and urban areas
● Knowledge of Oregon regional history
● Interest and commitment to social justice issues
● Classroom experience

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, or CV and the names of 3 references (one pdf. document please) to: director@ojmche.org. Applications received before November 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

About OJMCHE

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) was formed through the 2014 merger of the Oregon Jewish Museum (founded 1989) and the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center (founded 1984). We focus on Jewish art, history, and culture, while recognizing the challenge of remaining relevant in a changing and tumultuous world. OJMCHE is the community repository for the Jewish experience in Oregon and as the proud stewards of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland’s Washington Park. We have gallery space dedicated to our four core exhibitions and two additional galleries for our temporary special exhibitions. OJMCHE provides audiences robust public programming, year-round tours for school groups as well as adults of both the museum and the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, teacher professional development training, access to our archives and collections, and a museum shop.

OJMCHE’s Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity among the broad range of people we serve. We consider diversity and inclusion a driver of our excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. Our goal is for OJMCHE staff, board members, and partners to reflect and embrace these core values. OJMCHE is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

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To learn more about OJMCHE, please visit https://www.ojmche.org/