This is a full-time position reporting Monday through Friday from 9AM – 5PM with weekend availability.

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000, annually

The Education Coordinator will plan, develop, and teach high-quality education workshops for Pre-K to 12 students and the public. Ideal candidates are organized, innovative, and self-starters with excellent communication skills. Programs include outreach, weekend, and occasional evenings. The employee will report to the Director of Education.

Main Responsibilities:

The Education Coordinator will incorporate the museum collection, exhibitions, theater shows, current events, timelines, facts, and core curriculum standards into all written materials and activities. He/She/They will design, implement, and evaluate programming for appropriate ages and audiences. 

Some of the duties include, but are not limited to -

• Research, design, and implement new programs for the Director of Education
• Train, manage, and evaluate part-time museum educators and associates on program content
• Inspire and excite students about STEM by facilitating a conducive learning environment for participants of all ages to further our mission
• Forge and lead partnership content with local school districts and community organizations
• Maintain storage areas and classrooms
• Manage partnership budgets to ensure materials are ordered, proper, and within constraints
• Create continuing teacher learning opportunities for school districts
• Represent the Museum at appropriate events and conferences
• Seek and apply for funding opportunities when requested
• Remain current with teaching techniques and practices
• Deliver STEM-based classes with accuracy and enthusiasm both on-site and off-site as requested
• Oversee administrative tasks including tracking attendance, ordering necessary materials, responding to public inquiries, producing statistics, researching offerings at other institutions for further growth
• Work collaboratively with other Museum team members including marketing, development, store, museum associates

Qualifications and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in one of the following: museum studies, education, history, science, technology, or aerospace, or equivalent life experience in one or more of these areas.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new software
• Understanding of curriculum writing to build programs for diverse audiences
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, able to problem-solve diplomatically.
• Experience working with students is preferable
• Bilingual preferred
• Capable of completing moderate physical demands up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to work flexibly in regard to scheduling and implementing programs.

Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@cradleofaviation.org