Project Coordinator, Historic Sites - Ohio History Connection

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Historic Sites

Location: Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH

Status: Full time, permanent

Compensation: $18.00 - 20.00/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, paid parental leave, dependent care assistance, paid vacation/sick/personal/holidays, public pension (OPERS), 403b & deferred compensation programs; free membership for Ohio History Connection

Position Summary:

The position coordinates the various projects and tasks in the Site System Operations Division. The division addresses the goals of the Site Systems Operations Division by strengthening the ability of the Ohio History Connection (OHC) to serve Ohioans across the state by building capacity in organizational management for OHC's statewide network of museums. We will do so by increasing shared communication and the reassessment the management policies and procedures and identifying each site's specific significance and audience. The overall goal of the division is that all OHC sites will be more resilient, better managed, and better able to serve their public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day planning and implementation of the goals of the Historic Sites Areas. Includes:
  • Maintaining project schedules
  • Organization of physical and digital files and general record keeping
  • Provide oversight and direction to local site managers, including both board and staff members and volunteers
  • Maintain timely correspondence with all local managing partners
  • Gather and track required documents
  • Provide administrative support for the projects and site support, including finalizing contracts, scheduling travel and annual meetings, site communication plan and membership initiatives
• Work with supervisor to plan and execute two annual site manager meetings and annual agreement review meetings
• Promote and support established department services including but not limited to Membership and Marketing and Communications
• Potential to coordinate some small to medium projects across divisions within the Historic Sites Area.
• Coordinate closely with, and understand fully, the Ohio History Connection's services in order to inform relationships with current and new partners.
• Collect information for the creation of a monthly newsletter

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS three to five years relevant working experience OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS one to three years relevant working experience.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in program and/or project creation and implementation.
• An understanding of Ohio's educational landscape, including educational standards.
• Understanding of basic project management processes.
• Understand how evaluation data can be used for program improvement.
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others.
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• Engages and collaborates with a variety of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, taking ownership of the process when appropriate.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction

Application Instructions:

• All interested applicants should apply online at https://www.ohiohistory.org/jobs.
• Resume and cover letter are optional. Please attach all documents in "Resume" section
• Please contact Human Resources at 614-279-2500 or by email at applicant@ohiohistory.org for questions or accommodation requests. Please do not send applications by regular mail or email.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.