Program Officer

The Idaho Humanities Council, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Boise, Idaho, seeks a full-time (40 hours), Program Officer. This is a two-year position with the possibility of extensions, dependent on continued funding support.

This position will coordinate IHC’s signature events, including the annual Summer Teacher Institute and the Distinguished Humanities Lecture series.  The position will also be central in the development and coordination of IHC’s Human Ties conversation program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a believer in the power of education, and dedicated to IHC’s mission.

Our mission and vision: “For nearly 50 years, the Idaho Humanities Council’s mission has been to provide opportunities to deepen public understanding of human experience by connecting people with ideas. The vision of the IHC is that the humanities inspire a more literate, tolerant and intellectually inquisitive Idaho citizenry, better able to embrace life’s possibilities.” The ideal candidate will support staff in pursuit of these ends.

Salary Range: $50K/year, plus full IHC benefits package (health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and vacation and paid sick leave).

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director. Duties include:

• Oversees the planning and implementation of IHC’s week-long Summer Teacher Institute which takes place each July
• Works on-site during the institute
• Oversees the planning and implementation of IHC’s Distinguished Humanities Lecture series in Boise, Idaho Falls, and Coeur d’Alene
• Coordinates the IHC’s Human Ties conversations program
• Assists in the coordination of IHC’s Inspiring Idaho program
• Other duties assigned as needed

Essential skills, duties and responsibilities include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities discipline
• Previous non-profit experience preferred
• Strong computer skills (Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and PowerPoint preferred)
• Experience working with diverse communities, peoples and organizations
• Service oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details
• A desire and ability to work independently, move quickly, but deliberately; to share and receive critical feedback
• This position requires strong communications between staff, board members, teachers, partners and the public. Understanding these relationships is critical and excellent communication skills are required.
• Effective writing and editing skills
• In-state travel, including overnight, required

IHC’s workday is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with room for flexibility in employee schedules. The Program Officer will work both remotely and onsite at IHC’s Boise office.  The Program Officer will work with the Executive Director to create their in-office schedule upon hiring.

IHC is committed to workplace diversity and seeks candidates who represent the diversity of the state, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, cultural background and socioeconomic stratum.

Please indicate your interest with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please tell us why the humanities are critical and what makes you the ideal candidate for this position.

Please e-mail materials to David Pettyjohn, IHC Executive Director, at david@idahohumanities.org

Deadline: August 23, 2021