SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Education Programs Manager will create and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate educational programs which include (but are not limited to): school group programs at the Museum, community outreach programs, special events, and some weekend and evening programs. Other key responsibilities include increasing field trip bookings; and outreach to local schools and events while promoting the mission of the museum through innovative activities and exhibits.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
The Education Programs Manager reports directly to the Director of Museum Events and Programs
Examples of Duties:
Field Trip Program Facilitator
- Act as the Program Lead in management of all Education events with responsibility of training and prioritizing the activities of the Education Coordinator.
- Book field trips (maintain appointments on company calendar)
- Ensure invoices, and tax exemption forms are on file and delivered
- Conduct education volunteer training
Education Program Development
- Develop new programs: creating new and creative learning using current state standards of education as well as creating new activities for hands-on learning in the classroom
- Update current curriculum to meet Alabama State Academic Standards
- Revise current curriculum as needed
- Create and send educational focused e-blast communications to teachers and other stakeholders
- Maintain a current database of teachers emails for the purpose of sending e-blasts and other digital communications
- Contunuing Education: Research and work toward attaining STEM Certification(s)
Summer Education Programs
- Develop STEM related summer camps
- Facilitate and lead summer camps
Boy Scout Program
- Supervise and deliver Boy Scout programs
- Develop new merit badge programs with the assistance of the programs manager
- Ensure volunteers hold current credentials as required by the Boy Scouts of America
- Recruit volunteers with the assistance of the Programs Manager
- Provide program specific training
- 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 education or relevant field.
- Three to five years experience in education or museum setting.
- Two to five years experience working with children.
- Experience with research, development, implementation, and oversight of programs for young audiences in a museum or other learning setting.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
Knowledge, Skill, Ability:
- Familiarity with the Alabama Course of Study and with STEM curriculum is preferred.
- Proven experience in designing class curriculum and creating hands-on educational activities with a limited budget.
- Remain current on learning theory, informal education, and child development issues.
- Ability to communicate 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). Able to 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.
The Barber Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.