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Salary: $33,600.00 - $38,640.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9153-0475-20260729Hs
Department: 0475 - ARCHIVES-ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $38,640.00
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, established in 1902, collects, preserves, and provides access to the state's archival resources. Today, this mission continues through the efforts of the department's five divisions. Our mission is to preserve Mississippi's diverse historic resources and share them with people worldwide, inspiring the discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future.Agency contact: Laura Rawson, Personnel Manager, lrawson@mdah.ms.gov
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is seeking a Museum Educator to join the Education and Programming team at the Two Mississippi Museums. This position plays an integral role in planning, coordinating, and delivering engaging educational experiences for visitors of all ages, with a particular emphasis on program scheduling, communication, and summer and fall break camp coordination. The Museum Educator serves as a central point of contact for the education team by managing program logistics, maintaining schedules and calendars, and ensuring effective communication among staff, community partners, and participating families. The Museum Educator leads engaging, informative museum tours for school groups, general visitors, and virtual audiences, while developing lesson plans and hands-on educational activities that support the museum's curriculum and camp programming. This position coordinates educational programs year-round by overseeing camper registration, communicating with families, managing program supplies, coordinating staffing logistics, and supporting the daily operations of summer and fall break camps. The Museum Educator also fosters meaningful relationships with campers and their families to encourage continued participation in museum programs and assists with the recruitment, training, and supervision of camp staff, interns, and volunteers.In addition to program delivery, the Museum Educator serves as the education team's primary coordinator for scheduling and communication by maintaining program calendars, coordinating staff assignments, collaborating with the Programming team, and managing contract staff timesheets. The position builds and maintains partnerships with schools, community organizations, and families to promote the museum's educational offerings and expand community outreach. The Museum Educator also tracks progress toward departmental strategic goals, maintains accurate attendance and program evaluation records, and assists with grant reporting and the documentation of community engagement activities.
What you'll need to be Successful: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, coordinate schedules, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They should thrive in a collaborative team setting, demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning, and be confident in public speaking. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with diverse audiences and has the ability to communicate Mississippi's history in an informative, engaging, and accessible way to visitors of all ages, including K-12 students.Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic museum environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Hiring agency prefers:This position typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in History, Education, Communications, or a related field. Experience in educational programming, museum education, program coordination, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
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Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
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Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
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Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
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