Career Opportunities

Director of Education and Youth Programs

Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1976 as the “friends of” group for Oakland Cemetery. Our mission is to partner with the City of Atlanta to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery with the public as an important resource and an island of tranquility in the heart of the city. Oakland Cemetery is a garden oasis, historical repository, cultural resource, and leader in restoration and cemetery interpretation. Learn more at: www.oaklandcemetery.com 

Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) seeks a dynamic and innovative leader for the role of Director of Education and Youth Programs. 

The Director of Education and Youth Programs is integral in leading education and youth program initiatives through an expansive period of growth driven by the rehabilitation of the 1899 Oakland Bell Tower and construction of the new Visitor Center that provide significant opportunities for community centered expansion and diversification and revenue growth. This position will guide the development of new educational programming and expanding youth programmatic offerings with the goal of expanding, diversifying, and deepening HOF’s youth and family audiences. 

With strong emphasis on innovative learning and community-centered youth programming, this role will design, implement, evaluate, and re-design best in class, long-term youth engagement and education programming to elevate HOF and position it as a leader in educational and youth programming. Successful candidates will have extensive experience developing innovative educational and youth programs, are committed to creating agency and opportunity for youth constituents, will value telling undertold and underrepresented stories, are committed to conducting all work through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and are dedicated to ongoing growth and transformation. This position reports to the Senior Director of Experiences and Engagement.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Direct the creation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of all K-12 educational programming including field trips and onsite educational programming, summer day camps and spring, winter, and fall day camps, and outreach or digital/virtual opportunities. Utilize current research, evaluation, and innovative practices to develop best in class curricula focused on history, STEAM, environment & sustainability, and civic participation. Develop budget, operational, and funding strategies for growth. Leverage existing educational contacts, advisors, or partners and build new partnerships and relationships with Atlanta area educators and administrators. Work collaboratively with all departmental directors to amplify and strengthen educational opportunities;
• Direct the creation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of youth development programs focused on workforce training, leadership programs, community service, and civic engagement. Work collaboratively with senior leadership and the PRO and GROW teams to operate, enhance, and expand the Youth Hardscape and Landscape Team. Work collaboratively with departmental directors to develop and implement career exposure and enrichment opportunities. Build a program strategy in alignment with community engagement and impact goals. Ensure that youth development programs prioritize underserved, minority, and low-income youth in the communities around Oakland and of legacy organization affiliates;
• Work collaboratively with the Programming team to coordinate, operate, and enhance the full slate of community focused youth and family programs (Spring to Life, Juneteenth, Pumpkin Patch, and Holiday Spirit) centered on neighborhood engagement and family audiences. Expand and diversify HOF’s community presence and audience, programmatic offerings, and family memberships;
• Develop new relationships and build on existing partnerships both internally and externally to advance the work of Education and Youth Programs. Focus areas include but are not limited to Oakland neighborhoods, area nonprofits and community partners, Atlanta thought leaders, and legacy organizations;
• In collaboration with the Director of Adult Programs and Volunteers, develop and implement a robust internship and youth volunteer program focused on high school and college students that gives students the opportunity to work in a variety of departments, learn real world work skills, earn school credit, and be compensated for their work as necessary;
• Work collaboratively to secure funds from a variety of funding sources, including grants, individual donors, and sponsorships, to support education and youth programs;
• Conduct all work through the lens of elevating diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA), and play a significant role in guiding the organization through a sustained period of organizational change whereby DEIA becomes the default lens through which all organizational attitudes and actions are conducted;
• Develop and implement annual revenue and expense budgets;
• Works proactively and collaboratively to support initiatives that rely on the department’s resources;
• Responsible for establishing a culture of excellence, professionalism, and positivity in the department, and ensuring that employee training, recognition and other performance management programs and tools are in place within areas of responsibility, and, in partnership with the Snr. Director of Experiences and Engagement, and other leaders, that the appropriate trainings are developed, implemented, and effective organization wide;
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as needed, to ensure the successful development and implementation of all Historic Oakland Foundation programs;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in history, public history, education, or museum studies or in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred;
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive work experience in programming and/or education within a history, educational, or arts & culture organization.

Desired Competencies

• Demonstrated experience driving positive change, leading a department or organization through growth and transformation, and evaluating and tracking progress and measures of success;
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and investing in staff and volunteers;
• Demonstrated experience creating engaging and innovative educational programs in a variety of methods such as in-person, digital/ virtual, and through outreach;
• Demonstrated experience expanding and diversifying audience through educational programs;
• Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce;
• Familiarity with Oakland’s mission, history, events, current programs, etc.;
• Strong ability to network, fundraise, and work in partnership with Development staff to support and grow HOF’s fundraising and development activities. 

Desired Characteristics

• Flexible and works well under pressure and deadlines;
• Growth mindset and adaptability;
• Curious, motivated, and self-directed;
• Strong administrative and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including all levels of staff, board, volunteers, members, donors, and community stakeholders.

Work from Home

HOF staff work remotely until the new Visitor Center construction is complete in late 2024/early 2025. The person in this role must be able to work from home and be available for on-site meetings, as needed. Onsite work will resume with the completion of the new Visitor Center. Employees may occasionally lift boxes and equipment up to 15 pounds.

To Apply 

Interested applicants should email their letter of interest and resume to jvanlanduyt@oaklandcemetery.com.

Position Classification: Full time, exempt

Compensation: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00, commensurate with experience

Additional Information

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. 

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. In accepting a position, it is understood that continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record that bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position. 

Historic Oakland Foundation is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Historic Oakland Foundation is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position.

Private Events Coordinator

Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1976 as the “friends of” group for Oakland Cemetery. Our mission is to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery in partnership with the City of Atlanta.

HOF is accepting applications for the role of Private Events Coordinator. This position organizes and directs all aspects of HOF’s private events department. This role reports to the Senior Director of Experiences and Engagement and is a part-time, on-site position at Oakland Cemetery. The position schedule is based on site visits and meetings, marketing engagements, private event rentals, and includes nights, some holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities 

• Schedule and conduct site visits and tours with clients, vendors, and other parties. Respond to client questions and inquiries regarding Oakland’s private events rentals with a customer-service mindset that embraces HOF’s core values; 
• Execute and manage all aspects of contracts and rental agreements;
• Ensure clients, vendors, and other parties abide by HOF private event rules and guidelines and city of Atlanta or Oakland Cemetery rules and ordinances;
• Utilize HOF platforms and financial systems for contracts, invoices, client communications, and all other client support needs;
• Coordinate and supervise onsite logistics before, during, and after private events including set-up, load-in, day of event, load-out, and clean-up, including working with outside contractors and vendors and organizing staff and volunteer scheduling;
• Coordinate marketing and sales efforts with the Marketing team; participate in marketing meetings or off-site marketing engagements such as community meetings, trade shows, and other opportunities;
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement new systems, processes, and initiatives. Evaluate and refine existing systems, processes, and initiatives as needed;
• Work collaboratively to set and achieve yearly sales and performance goals;
• Conduct all work through the lens of elevating diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA), and work proactively to help support the organization through a sustained period of organizational change whereby DEIA becomes the default lens through which all organizational attitudes and actions are conducted;
• Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed, to ensure the successful development and implementation of all private events.

Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in event management or related field preferred
• 1-2 years in private event operations required
• 1- 2 years working with a non-profit organization desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Required 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication 
• Customer service mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of professionals 
• Demonstrated background of effective private event management skills 
• Ability to work within a complex institution with all levels of leadership, staff, volunteers, members, and donors 
• Flexible, works well under pressure and deadlines 
• Curious, motivated, and willing to self-learn 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs 
• Willingness to learn Salesforce, Veevart, and other event management software
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task 
• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours 

Desired 

• Familiarity with MailChimp and Salesforce platforms 
• Knowledge of Oakland’s history, events, etc. 

The person in this position ascends/descends stairs to access office space and resources and may occasionally lift boxes and equipment up to 20 pounds.

Position Classification

This position is part-time – up to 25 hours per week. Hourly rate rage: $17-20/hour, with bonuses for meeting and exceeing sales goals.

To Apply

Interested applicants should email their letter of interest and resume to jvanlanduyt@oaklandcemetery.com.

Additional Information

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. In accepting a position, it is understood that continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record that bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

Historic Oakland Foundation is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Historic Oakland Foundation is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position.