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Curator of Education and Public Programs
City of Elmhurst —Elmhurst, IL
- $81,000 - $121,500 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Curator - Painting and Sculpture of Europe
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid time off
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Associate Curator - Painting and Sculpture of Europe
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid time off
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Research Assistant I - Geology
The Field Museum —Chicago, IL
- $19 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Outdoor work
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Assistant Conservator, Paper Conservation
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Master's degree
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Research Assistant I - Geology
Field Museum —Chicago, IL
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- Part-time
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- Entry level
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City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $21.31 - $24.59 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement

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Curator of Education and Public Programs

City of Elmhurst -
Elmhurst, IL

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Job Details

$81,000 - $121,500 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Program design
Microsoft Excel
Computer literacy
Employee relationship building
Educational program budgeting
Educational program evaluation
Educational program planning
Productivity software
Education and development budget management
Project leadership
Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role
General management
Stakeholder relationship building
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

City of Elmhurst

Employment Opportunity

Curator of Education and Public Programs

Position Summary

This is a professional management position responsible for involving Elmhurst residents and the general public in learning about and contributing to the City’s history through all aspects of public and educational programming at the Elmhurst History Museum and the Churchville One Room School. The Curator of Education and Public Programs assures excellence for a wide range of audiences who will engage their lives with the history of our community through experiences associated with Elmhurst History Museum.

Essential Functions

Directs and conducts all school services with emphasis on school curriculum needs of local schools. This includes field trips to the Museum, presentation of Museum portable programs, classroom presentations, teacher workshops, and other curriculum-based projects.
Provides community involvement at the Museum through family and children’s programming. This includes lectures, demonstrations, drop-in programs, craft activities, scout projects, performances, and special events, including management of the Museum’s public performance space.
Directs interpretive programming at Churchville One Room School including first-person portrayal of a circa 1910 schoolteacher. This includes coordination of school programs at the site and the development/implementation of Museum programs for families and adults at the site.
Schedules concerts, storytelling events and dramatic performances for the Museum’s band shell.
Organizes and manages all adult programming. This includes onsite programs at the Museum and offsite programs throughout the community.
Assists other staff in development and execution of Museum marketing plan, including marketing and public relations materials consistent with the Museum’s mission as well as for presentations to community groups.
Manages the Education and Programs Assistant, as well as volunteers and interns who assist with programs and school services. This includes recruitment, scheduling, evaluation, and recognition of participants.
Serves as educational liaison to Elmhurst community in order to create and strengthen partnerships with current and new Museum stakeholders. Examples include marketing of Museum programs, project/event development with Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, collaborative event/program development with other institutions and organizations, and liaison with the education community and teachers.
Schedules and delivers exhibition related onsite tours to groups of all ages.
Develops and implements short/long-term institutional programming plan. This includes preparation of budgets and reports, evaluation of programs, and presentations to institutions/organizations throughout the community.
Participates in exhibit development process.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in museum education, museum studies, or related fields. Five to seven years of experience in museum educational services, including one to three years budgetary experience. Experience in evaluation of educational programs in museum settings. Grant writing experience is a plus; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Illinois Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of the theory, practice and principles of museum education and an understanding of the ways people learn
Knowledge of historical methodologies.
Knowledge of Elmhurst history, Illinois history and American history necessary to make appropriate judgments about cultural interpretation for programming services.
Communication skills necessary to establish relationships with a variety of museum stakeholders.
Organizational and leadership skills necessary to develop new programs and attract new support with a community.
Ability to express complex ideas effectively orally and in writing and effective public speaking.
Ability to establish partnerships with other community organizations.
Establish and maintain productive work relationships with staff, elected officials, residents and other stakeholders.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $81,000-$121,500 DOQ. FLSA Status: Exempt. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a completed application and resume online at https://elmhurst.org/jobs . Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of background check, drug screen, and physical. Applications will be accepted through July 8, 2026.

The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer.

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