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Educational Outreach Coordinator, The Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking

The Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking is an internationally renowned resource on the history of paper and paper technology. In addition to more than 2,000 books, the museum features a remarkable collection of over 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines, and manuscripts. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, increase and disseminate knowledge about papermaking – past, present and future.

The Museum features the Dard Hunter Collection of artifacts and books on paper and hand papermaking. Located in the Renewable Bioproducts Institute at Georgia Tech, the museum’s exhibits feature Hunter’s historic collection, tools from the early industrialization of papermaking, environmental issues related to papermaking, and changing gallery spaces.

The Educational Outreach Coordinator will coordinate administrative and operational support activities for programs designed to promote the Institute and its programs to target audiences of potential students.

Major Responsibilities:
- Prepare and assemble educational/promotional materials.
- Plan and make arrangements for meetings, workshops and other events in conjunction with specific outreach programs.
- Plan and coordinate schedules for outreach related events.
- Plan travel arrangements for outreach staff.
- Perform administrative support functions for outreach program including preparing correspondence, ordering/maintaining supplies, maintaining databases, etc.
- May perform finance related duties such as administer program budgets, process purchases, record expenses, etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BA, BFA in Arts, Education or Museum Studies
- Museum experience and or background in museum education
- Good social skills, ability to work well with the public.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full-time position with a hiring range of : $43,149-$53,504.

Please visit the 'External Link' below to view the Museum website, and apply by clicking 'Employment' in the Georgia Tech web page footer.
Relevant research areas: Papermaking
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