The Ruth Mott Foundation based in Flint, Michigan, is a non-profit philanthropic organization offering grants and
programs that serve the Greater Flint community. The Foundation operates Applewood: The Charles Stewart Mott
Estate, to demonstrate and support its mission.
Job Posting:
Education & Events Coordinator (Full time)
Job Purpose:
To coordinate the design, development, implementation and evaluation of foundation
educational programs and events at the Applewood estate and in the community, working with
other foundation departments as well as community partners.
Primary Duties:
 Develops, organizes, implements and evaluates programs and events that align with the strategies of the
Foundation including themes around Mott family legacy, Flint and food/farming while also demonstrating the
Foundation’s values with particular emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
 Research new and existing visitor experience and educational models as well as teaching standards for use of
historic resources in programs and events.
 Research audience needs and expectations for students, teachers, groups, children and families.
 Research the collections and Mott family legacy to ensure accurate and inspiring interpretive programming.
 Develop and maintain educational program curriculum, resources and supplies.
 Provide training on programs and interpretation of the collections and Mott family legacy to staff, volunteers and
teachers/community group leaders.
 Deliver education programs, tours and activities.
 Help coordinate guided and self-guided visitor experiences for the public.
 Assist on site with field trip programs, web-based education, teacher workshops, education publications, and
public programming.
 Creates and fosters relationships with schools, Flint residents, organizations and businesses to develop
partnerships, processes and programs that are culturally competent and address community needs.
 Identifies strategic opportunities and connections between the Foundation and the community that enhance
program effectiveness.
 Travel to Flint-area schools and organizations to facilitate programs through pre and post visit activities.
 Works closely with volunteer, communications, collections and estate staff to assure coordinated program delivery
and effective stewardship of Foundation resources, including the protection and preservation of Applewood’s
historic resources.
 Provides reports and presentations at foundation, community, regional and national forums.
 Assists with convenings, facilitation of community meetings, projects and foundation-wide initiatives as needed.
 Participate in awareness and offsite events.
 Provides technical support to grantees and community partners as needed.
 Provides supervision to the Education and Events Assistant, interns and volunteers
 Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred degree programs include: Museum Studies, Education, Anthropology,
History, Art History, Arts Administration and Library Science or related field.
 Minimum two years museum and/or teaching experience required.
 Research, analytical, organizational, computer and writing skills required.
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, desktop publishing and web applications.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity and
inclusion.
 Ability to be appropriately discreet about the Mott family collection.
 Ability to be flexible, accurate and detail-oriented.
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Experience in event planning preferred.
Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, independent judgment and creative problem solving.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and to climb stairs. Tolerance of dust and mildew
(protective gear provided). Ability to sit at a computer monitor for long periods of time.
Ruth Mott Foundation recruits team members that are as economically, culturally and ethnically diverse as the
community we serve. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms, including but not limited to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, protected genetic
information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To Apply: Email resume to Resumes@ruthmott.org or mail to Sheryl Johnston, Ruth Mott Foundation,
111 E. Court Street, Suite 3C, Flint, MI, 48502. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.