The Tech Museum of Innovaiton full-time position available Youth Programs Coordinator The Tech Museum of Innovation is an educational resource established to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting their lives and to inspire the young to become innovators in the technologies of the future. The Youth Programs Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Science Education Manager. Under general supervision, organize and perform administration and technical duties to design, coordinate planning, implementation and assessment of youth programs including Pathways Interns, afterschool, summer camps and others. Responsibilities: · Perform internship recruitment, assignment, and evaluation. · Coordinate training for and supervision of interns. · Work with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of internship and other youth programs. . Work with Education team to develop innovative youth programs. · Acquire knowledge and understanding of The Tech policies and procedures. Apply this knowledge to youth program coordination. Communicate policies and procedures to programs participants. · Collaborate with Media/Community Relations Manager for youth outreach to community organizations/groups. · Coordinate and support intern mentoring program. · Plan and develop administrative procedures for youth programs implementation. · Design, collect, analyze and report program assessment. · Implement procedures for long term data collection on Pathways Interns and other youth programs. · Contribute to Education and Public Programs development. · Assist with grant proposal development, preparation, implementation and reporting. · Conduct research and prepare programs reports. · Assist with Education Department and museum special events. · Participate in professional development programs for The Tech and specific to youth programs. · Work as Floor Staff on assigned weekdays, weekends and holiday. · Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: · College degree emphasizing human resources, sociology or equivalent. · 2+ years of experience working with youth programs is required. · Previous experience with grant proposal development and working with diverse group of people desirable. · Ability to communicate and work well with people of all ages and backgrounds. · Ability to speak a second language desirable. · Enthusiasm for working in an environment committed to learning and providing superior visitor experiences. · Ability to coordinate and implement diverse activities simultaneously. · Ability to work a flexible schedule is required. · Friendly, positive attitude. Application Procedure: The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision and life insurance. Please send cover letter and resume with salary history to The Tech Museum of Innovation, 145 W. San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Attn.: Human Resources. Or, e-mail ASCII text file resume to [log in to unmask] (do not send attachments.) FAX: (408) 279-7149. No phone calls please. The Tech Museum of Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. 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