DOS - VISITOR SVCS/MUSEUM PROGRAM SPV - SES - 45000219

Requisition No: 858404 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - VISITOR SVCS/MUSEUM PROGRAM SPV - SES - 45000219

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 45000219 

Salary:  $41,000 - $43,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2025 

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Department of State

Museum Program Supervisor - SES

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Museums

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in history, American studies, humanities, anthropology, archaeology, public history, museum studies, education, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields may substitute for the years of experience.
• At least 2 years of full-time experience in a museum, a cultural institution, cultural resource management, or similar institution  
• At least 2 years of full-time experience supervising employees, volunteers, or leading teams
• Valid Driver’s License
• Resume and Cover Letter

Preferences:

• 3- 5 years of full-time experience in a museum, a cultural institution, cultural resource management, or similar institution
• Experience working with Native American communities and/or academic study of indigenous cultures
• Master’s degree in history, American studies, humanities, anthropology, public history, museum studies, education, or related field

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement Mission San Luis’ day-to-day museum programs, public workshops, demonstrations, school and group tours, and other associated activities
• Supervise up to 10 direct reports including living history interpretation staff and volunteer and internship program as well as assisting in the recruitment, training, and management of dozens of volunteers
• Support the development and implementation of on-site programs including but not limited to Homeschool Day, Blessing of Animals, Lecture Series, etc.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement community outreach and partnership programs to promote Mission San Luis and meet programmatic goals
• Set goals and deadlines for the creation of programs, oversee implementation, and conduct evaluation at the completion
• Reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as part of the Mission San Luis leadership team

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of history, archaeology, or ethnohistory obtained through casework or on the job
• Knowledge of strategic planning for museum and/or education program development
• Knowledge of preparing and maintaining budgets
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate museum educational and outreach programs for local and statewide audiences
• Ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate educational and programming staff
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations
• Ability to promote museum education programs and events
• Ability to understand and apply pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use computer word processing, research, presentation of plans, reports, presentations, and database management

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.