POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manager of Program Outreach, the Outreach Assistant plays a key role in independently developing, coordinating, and delivering outreach programs and initiatives of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum. This position requires a proactive approach to community engagement, with minimal supervision and a strong ability to represent the Museum in diverse settings. Work schedule will be 15-20 hours per week with evening and weekend availability required.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing engaging, age-appropriate educational content for schools, libraries, community centers, and public events.
• Lead outreach activities and presentations at off-site locations, serving as the primary representative of the Museum.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with community partners, educators, and event organizers.
• Represent the Museum at tabling events, resource fairs, and other public-facing opportunities.
• Assist logistics and upkeep of the Oklahoma Through Its People traveling exhibits, including scheduling and transportation.
• Collaborate with the Museum Experience Team on special projects and events.
• Identify new outreach opportunities and propose innovative programming ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in public speaking, performance, education, or community engagement preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in Museum programming, arts, or cultural education.

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SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills.
• Comfortable leading groups and engaging diverse audiences.
• Professional and positive interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to represent the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum with enthusiasm and integrity.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; must have visual acuity to read and draft reports, memorandums, and other printed matter, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee will work year-round in both an office environment and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud; situations characteristic to working with school-age children are common; and travel to other sites within the metropolitan area are possible.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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TO APPLY:

• Complete in their entirety the Employment Application and Consent to Background Check.
• Email completed forms, current resume, and cover letter detailing your experience to Jorge Chavez.