Job ID
40487
Location
Regional History Center
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Overview
The Orange County Regional History Center is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Museum Services Coordinator, Public Programming. The History Center is a national multi-award-winning, AAM accredited, and Smithsonian affiliated institution centered around its mission: to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida¿s continually unfolding story.
This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the museum¿s adult and youth & family public programming. Work is performed under the supervision of the Curator of Education.
Job Description
Representative Duties
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Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the History Center's public programming, including adult and youth & family programs.
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Oversees administrative coordination of public programs, including booking, handling invoices, receiving payments, managing program logistics, and scheduling volunteers.
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Works collaboratively with museum departments and community partners to establish and maintain the public programming calendar. Facilitates communication between museum departments and/or community partners as relates to public programs.
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Assists in training programming volunteers.
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Responsible for oversight of the public programming budget.
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Responsible for the content of related promotional materials for public programs and assists with their design and distribution.
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Works with the Curator of Education to establish adult and youth & family public programs and priorities.
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Assists the Curator of Education with research and application process for appropriate educational programming grants.
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Serves on various committees in order to develop positive relationships within the community.
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Participates in all education team planning and program development activities.
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Assists with planning and implementation of all educational programming as necessary, including facilitation and administrative support as needed.
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Assists in other areas and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in History, Humanities, Museum Studies, Education or other closely related field and one year of experience in program management, development, and coordination; or an associate¿s degree and three years of progressively responsible museum experience; or an equivalent combination of closely related education and experience.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
Preferences
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master¿s degree in history, museum studies, or related field and two years of experience in program or event management, development, and coordination.
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Knowledge of Florida history and American history.
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Possesses a strong working knowledge of museum best practices.
The Orange County online application, in addition to a cover letter and resume, must be completed for a candidate to be considered. Complete work history, including internships and volunteer positions must be included in the application or it will be deemed incomplete. Please include a cover letter with your resume as a single document during submission.
The above description and qualifications are not all-inclusive and represent a majority of the key responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as required to fulfill the directives of the strategic plan or as designated by executive staff. Work environment is a combination of office setting and providing educational programming for various ages, with some walking and driving between the office to the Museum and local businesses or schools; must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Final Candidates must successfully pass a background screening and fingerprinting, must be able to live and work in the United States, and may be required to pass a drug test. Interview and relocation expenses are not offered.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 09/17/2026
Close Date: 09/23/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 013 - From $21.51 to $24.74
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
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18 days paid time off per year.
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Longevity bonus based on years of service.
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6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
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Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
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Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
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Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
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Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
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Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
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Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
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Tuition reimbursement program.
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Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Schedule: Generally, 8:00 am ¿ 5:00 pm, Monday ¿ Friday, frequent evenings and weekends are required based on public program schedule
Primary Work Location: Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801.