Please do not reply to me, I am just making sure that all of you educators out there see this! I'm guessing the salary to be low 30's. Enjoy. POSITION TITLE: PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT REPORTS TO: PROGRAMS MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY Develop and implement innovative, engaging educational experiences for diverse museum audiences in a variety of on-site program formats including weekly, monthly and seasonal class series, summer and spring break camps, sleep-overs and scout badge workshops. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coordinate the content development and logistical implementation of approximately 30 sessions of weeklong full and half day summer and spring break camps for children ages 4 - 10. Collaborate with museum staff and outside consultants to enrich the educational value of existing curricula and develop engaging new topics with an emphasis on science and technology. Maintain proactive oversight over logistics including reservations, marketing, staff hiring, training and supervision, field trip scheduling and transportation, caregiver communications, budget and supply management, and evaluation. Model effective teaching methods by serving as Lead or Assistant Teacher as appropriate. 2. Direct and coordinate implementation of holiday Gingerbread Workshops 3. Develop and implement Friday night sleep-overs for scouts and other audiences 4. Refresh content and implement scout badge workshops in coordination with the Lone Star Girl Scout Council and other scouting entities 5. Facilitate gallery programs and/or school tours once a week 6. Collaborate with Science Education Manager to implement science outreach events such as Austin Science Fun Day, Regional Science Fair, Dia de los libros 7. Collaborate with Marketing Coordinator to enhance public awareness and appeal of program offerings 8. Collaborate with Programs Manager and other educators to evaluate the effectiveness and appeal of all programs. Incorporate feedback into plans for existing and new programs 9. Develop and monitor budgets with emphasis on maximizing earned revenue potential 10. Cultivate community collaborations to optimize museum resources 11. Participate as an active member of the Education Planning Team (EPT) to develop and achieve the museum’s strategic objectives and to synergize educational experiences across departments SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Hourly program staff, contract educators, volunteers CREDENTIALS/EXPERIENCE • Bachelors Degree in Education or relevant curriculum content area • Experience in classroom instruction and/or informal family learning settings • Academic background or instructional experience in science a strong asset KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Familiarity with formal educational practices, standards and resources • Ability to adapt classroom curricula into playful, informal educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and confidence in learning • Positive attitude and physical vitality to create and present engaging activities for family audiences • Enthusiasm for learning and inspiring others • Excellent written communication skills and proficiency in word processing and budget spreadsheet software • Excellent public contact skills with young children, families and educators from diverse backgrounds • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Spanish language proficiency a strong asset SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings as required by program schedules that meet audience needs Please send letter of interest and resume to [log in to unmask], or Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).