JOB POSTING

 

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, in Cooperstown, NY, is seeking a Manager of School Programs as a key member of its Education Department. The Manager of School Programs is responsible for development and administration of on-site and distance learning programs, curriculum development and museum educator training, electronic field trips, education department web site, podcasts, and electronic education newsletter. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent, non-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our national pastime.

 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: 

·        Direct videoconferencing endeavors, including associated curriculum and collateral materials.

·        Develop and implement educational programming for the K-12 student and educator audience.

·        Develop budgets and track expenditures for the school programs.

·        Maintain relationships with and communication to the museum’s education advisory council.

·        Remain current with technological developments, teaching practices and funding opportunities related to museum education.

·        Oversee development of and logistics for teacher training seminars to position the Museum as a resource for classroom educators.

·        Oversee day-to-day scheduling and presentation of videoconferencing with schools on a national basis.

·        Work with videoconference subscribers to define their respective learning requirements.

·        Present, support and guide educators and students through their selected videoconference program.

·        Coordinate the ongoing development of the Museum’s videoconferencing facility.

·        Coordinate annual Electronic Field Trips in collaboration with outside technology and content providers.

·        Supervise the administration of on-site programs for visiting school groups. 

·        Continually evaluate the collective presentation of learning options for visiting school groups.

·        Maintain the education department web site, write the monthly electronic newsletter. 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or a related field. Master’s degree in education, museum studies, or teaching, is strongly preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:  A proven background in classroom or museum education is required.

Proven experience in curriculum development and national standards is required. Strong knowledge of videoconference and distance learning technologies is required. A basic appreciation of baseball and its role in American society is important; however, an extensive knowledge of the game is not required.

 

ABILITIES:  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Highly organized. Able to assume a leadership role and handle new challenges. Work to  implement and sustain an enthusiastic, energetic and motivational environment for full- and part-time staff.  Works well independently.      

 

TO APPLY:

 

Please mail your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department

Attn: MSP

National Baseball Hall of Fame

25 Main Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326

 

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