Education Programs Coordinator
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.