Education Programs Coordinator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Education Programs Coordinator will deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate educational programs which includes (but not limited to): school group programs at the Museum, community outreach programs, special events, and some weekend and evening programs.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

The Education Programs Coordinator reports directly to the Education Programs Manager

Examples of Duties:

Field Trip Program Facilitator and Tour Guide

·        Book field trips (maintain appointments on company calendar)

·        Ensure invoices and tax exemption forms are on file and delivered

·        Schedule and confirm volunteers

·        Reach out to field trip contact prior to their visit to answer questions and update invoices

·        Greet the group upon arrival and walk the contact through payment at the guest services desk

·        Perform set up and breakdown of programs with assistance of volunteers

·        Lead student tours with the assistance of volunteers

Education Program Development

·        Create and send educational focused e-blast communications to teachers and other stakeholders

·        Compile feedback in the form of a survey after each school program

·        Maintain a current database of teacher emails for the purpose of sending e-blasts and other digital communications

·        Maintain and regularly update impact data information (e.g., school, school district, number of students participating)

·        Continuing Education: Research and work toward attaining STEM Certification(s)

Summer Education Programs

·        Assist in the development of STEM related summer camp programs

·        Assist with delivering summer camp programs

Boy Scouts Program

·        Coordinate classroom set up and breakdown

·        Ensure volunteers hold current credentials as required by the Boy Scouts of America

·        Recruit volunteers with the assistance of the Education Programs Manager

·        Continuing Education: Research and work toward attaining BSA Certification(s)

Public Event Weekends

·        Assist at the Guest Services Desk and Turn 9 Club operations

·        Identify ways to engage with the community including but not limited to networking with local businesses and institutions

·        Attend community events to promote museum education programs

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in STEM, education or relevant field

·        One to three years experience in education working with K-12 students or museum setting

·        Experience with research, development, implementation, and oversight of programs

for young audiences in a museum or other learning setting is preferred

·        Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Knowledge, Skill, Ability:

·        Familiarity with the Alabama Course of Study and with STEM curriculum is preferred

·        Excels at communicating with the public, including Museum visitors, teachers, parents/caregivers, program donors, and community members in a courteous and professional manner

·        Ability to master basic office skills, including Microsoft Office programs

·        Ability to handle emergency situations with professionalism and competence

·        Ability to load, unload, and set up materials and equipment (up to 40 lbs) and stand for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours)

Must have professional, friendly, patient and enthusiastic manner and exhibit the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment, accountability, and ownership; ability to work in a team setting where a high degree of daily communication is required; ability to organize time, prioritize tasks and balance work project demands effectively; excellent attention to detail while setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and flexibly solving problems in a fastpaced, team-oriented environment. He/She must be an ambassador to the community for the museum at all times.