The Tech Museum of Innovation
Full-Time Opening
Public Programs Manager
The mission of The Tech Museum of Innovation is to serve as an educational
resource that engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and
experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire young
people to become innovators in developing technologies of the future.
Join a dynamic, creative team operating one of America's premiere science
and technology museums. Participate in The Tech Museum of Innovation's
major expansion into a new facility scheduled for opening in 1998, in the
heart of Silicon Valley. The Tech is seeking an experienced professional
to serve as the Public Programs Manager.
The Public Programs Manager reports to the Vice President for Education and
Public Programs. This full-time, exempt position provides exposure to all
aspects of the general operations of the museum exhibits, services, and
public and education programs. Primary emphasis is to design, implement and
assess innovative and relevant public programs for youth and the public to
increase admissions and membership sales.
Responsibilities:
* Design, manage, and assess weekend, afterschool and special programs for
youth and adults to promote interest in learning about science and
technology through The Tech.
* Collaborate with department staff to create, promote and implement
special programs and services to increase and sustain high attendance and
membership.
* Recruit, orient, support and assess contracted staff for weekend,
afterschool, summer and other special programs.
* Collaborate with department staff and Online Services to maintain current
information and engaging program related experiences on The Tech Online.
* Coordinate program development, promotion, implementation and assessment
for The Tech Challenge and major lecture series.
* Prepare budgets, tactical plans and maintain program information related
to attendance, participants, and assessment.
* Design and implement a program plan based on cost recovery through fees
and sponsorship.
* Prepare information for program promotions in cooperation with the
Marketing department.
* Comply with Tech policies and procedures in performing all responsibilities.
* Complete projects and achieve annual goals/objectives on time and within
budget.
* Share weekend responsibilities with department staff.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* College degree in science, technology and/or comparable field of study.
* 2+ years of experience in successfully developing and managing programs
for people of diverse ages, backgrounds and interests.
* Proficiency in the use of technology for teaching and as a tool for
learning.
* Ability and experience to work well with the public in a museum and/or
comparable informal learning environment.
* Ability to effectively lead and/or participate in department and cross
department project teams.
* Commitment to create successful programs to meet or exceed goals for
annual attendance, program participation and membership.
* Collaborative, enthusiastic individual with excellent leadership and
communications skills. Must be flexible and be willing to adapt to the
museum's needs. Must be available to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.
* Commitment to The Tech's educational mission, exhibits, programs and
long-range plans.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision
and life insurance. Send cover letter and resume with salary history to
The Tech Museum of Innovation, Human Resources, 145 West San Carlos Street,
San Jose, CA 95113 by September 15, 1998. Fax: (408) 279-7149. Or, e-mail
ASCII text file resume to [log in to unmask] (do not send attachments.) No
calls please. The Tech Museum of Innovation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. (http://www.thetech.org)
Xuan T. Nguyen
Manager of Human Resources
The Tech Museum of Innovation
145 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95113
www.thetech.org
FAX: (408) 279-7149
Phone: (408) 795-6100
Direct Line: (408) 795-6204
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