Education & Engagement Coordinator​/Manatee Village Park

Job Summary

The Manatee Village Historical Park (MVHP) is a living museum that tells the history of our community’s settlers. Through its collection of restored buildings from Manatee County’s settlement history and educational programming, MVHP offers visitors the ability to experience life in Manatee County before the arrival of modern conveniences such as automobiles and electricity. The Education & Engagement Coordinator position is a full‑time, non‑supervisory position reporting to the Supervisor of the Manatee Village Historical Park.

This position serves a critical role in the coordination and administration of MVHP’s educational initiatives, including school field trips, guest speaking engagements, educational programming for adults and children, and Manatee History Day.

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Education, Education, Public History or related field
• One year of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment
• Knowledge of basic principles of education or related classroom/field trip experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and children in a teaching capacity
• Ability to develop and implement educational activities
• Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in Microsoft Windows Suite Basic mathematical aptitude, as well as alpha and numeric filing skills required
• Demonstrated ability to create digital education content for adults and children
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in engaging and creative ways; public speaking experience
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to operate general office equipment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job, including occasional weekends and evenings

Along with the satisfactory performance of this job's essential functions, the employee in this position is expected to actively and consistently demonstrate the core values of the Clerk's Office.

Everyone is my customer. From our customers to my coworkers and colleagues, excellent service is my primary goal. I will provide courteous, patient and knowledgeable service to everyone.

I will foster the highest level of ethical conduct and promote an atmosphere of transparency, accountability and confidentiality in my actions and behavior. I will comply with all the Clerk's policies.

I will treat the office, everyone I come in contact with and myself with respect. From punctuality to dress code, I will be mindful of what my actions and my appearance communicate to others.

I will present ideas and information in a thoughtful and courteous manner and be open minded to the ideas and suggestions of others. I take responsibility to keep others fully informed of situations and information at all levels whether in writing or verbally.

I accept responsibility for the quality, quantity and timeliness of my work. I will seek answers to issues I do not understand and I will own my behavior.

I hold myself and others accountable for the success of the team. I support a culture that finds solutions, rather than make excuses or place blame. I will be flexible and cooperative when faced with change.

I will foster an environment of continuous improvement. I am encouraged to research, study and learn the vast workings of the Clerk's office so I can be of the most service to our customers.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Plans, schedules and orchestrates all school tours, and any educational outreach programs, including digital
• Coordinates…