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Position: Regional Education and Outreach Manager, Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission
Location: This position is primarily remote. The ideal candidate will reside in the Northeast Ohio region and be able to travel to our Columbus office approximately one day per week. Candidate must reside within the State of Ohio.
Status: Full Time, permanent
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life/Disability, retirement savings options and state pension, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays.
Position Summary:
Regional Education and Outreach Manager leads and supports Commission initiatives including meaningful educational programming, high-quality professional learning experiences, and impactful curriculum curation, as referenced by the Ohio Revised Code 197 and subsequent legislation. This role plays a critical part in promoting academic excellence while advancing awareness and education around the Holocaust and other genocides. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, collaborator, and advocate for standard-aligned education across Ohio. They will assist the Director of Education in the Commission's professional development for Ohio teachers in Holocaust and genocide education, working with partner institutions throughout the state and nationally, and support the Commission's efforts in public education initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Educator & Student Training:

• Design, implement and/or lead effective training programs that engage educators and/or students, enhancing learning experiences and instructional practices.

Curriculum Curation:

• Review, update, contribute to, and/or share curriculum resources that align with state academic standards and incorporate accurate, age-appropriate content on the Holocaust and other genocides.

Standards Alignment:

• Ensure all educational materials and trainings adhere to state and local educational standards and policies.

Holocaust & Genocide Education:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert, promoting comprehensive, thoughtful education on the Holocaust and other genocides through integrated curriculum, classroom support, and professional development.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with school personnel including teachers, principals, and superintendents to support instructional goals and regional initiatives.

Partnership Management:

• Collaborate with external partners and organizations to amplify resources, share expertise, and enhance regional educational offerings.

Public Information Management & Development:

• Coordinate posting of content for public consumption on Commission electronic communication platforms (website and social media) and draft for use on those platforms summaries of programs, events, curriculum resources and similar items of interest to Holocaust and genocide educators, partners and stakeholders across Ohio.

Program Coordination:

• Plan, schedule, and manage logistics for school field trips, guest speakers, and/or professional development conferences.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, History, English Language Arts, Holocaust/Genocide Studies, or a similar area is required; Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience or instructional leadership in K-12 education.
• Experience in professional development facilitation.
• Deep understanding of state education standards and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Holocaust and genocide education.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and work flexible hours as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in Holocaust and genocide education.
• Strong and effective communicator and public speaker.
• Knowledge of national and regional education trends and standards.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong project planning, coordination, and evaluation skills.

Required Competencies:

• Highly organized and flexible in approach; ability to discern priorities and effectively shift when internal and external factors necessitate change in direction.
• Takes ownership of work; maintains a high level of follow through minimal direct supervision.
• Responsive to Commissioners, stakeholders, colleagues; shows discretion concerning matters of confidentiality

Work Environment:
This position is primarily remote. The employee must have reliable high-speed internet access and a designated, professional workspace suitable for virtual meetings and daily responsibilities. The role also requires regular travel across the state of Ohio for school visits, meetings, programs, and events in a variety of educational and office settings. While working remotely or on-site, the employee may encounter typical workplace distractions, including conversations, environmental noise, and the operation of standard office equipment.
Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping and occasional lifting. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity to operate keyboard, telephone, printer, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
To apply:
Please submit application materials through the Ohio History Connection application portal . Resume, cover letter, and other supporting documents can be attached in the "Resume" section. Please direct inquiries and accommodation requests to Human Resources, or by calling 614-297-2500.
EOE Statement:
Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunities apply to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.
ADA Compliance:
Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 614-297-2390 or by email at
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.