Community Programs Manager
Community Programs Manager
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$ 61200 - 65367
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Job Description
At the Childrens Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus we believe in kidpowered learning. We work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. To accomplish this mission we bring together a dynamic team of talented individuals whose passions range from exhibit design to the culinary arts from developing engaging educational programs to offering only the best in customer service. If you like to work hard and play hard we want to hear from you! We offer a comprehensive benefits package competitive wages and a supportive rewarding and FUN work environment.
The Community Programs Manager is a key member of the Education Department leadership team and plays a vital role in ensuring extraordinary missiondriven experiences for schoolaged audiencesboth at the Museum and in the community. This position directly leads the development scheduling implementation and evaluation of all school and community programs. The Community Programs Manager supervises a team of Museum STEAM Educators and the Community Access Coordinator ensuring that all programs are developmentally appropriate and aligned with the Museums educational values and goals. This position reports directly to the Director of Education.
Job Specifications: Fulltime SundayThursday with additional hours as needed to meet business needs for occasional weekends evenings holidays and events.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage. Paid timeoff for vacation sick days and four holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3month waiting period (must be 21 years of age). Employee Assistance Program flexible spending account and shortterm disability. Free parking free family membership to the Museum and discounts in the Museum Gift Shop and Caf.
Salary: $61200 $65367
Responsibilities:
- Hire train schedule and directly supervise a team of three Museum STEAM Educators and the Community Access Coordinator.
- Set strategic direction and establish team priorities to meet attendance and revenue goals for school and community engagement programs both at the Museum and offsite.
- Oversee the Sponsored Admissions and Membership program by ensuring accuracy of sponsored admissions attendance for Field Trips and Outreaches in the shared tracking system.
- Coach STEAM Educators to deliver developmentally appropriate highquality programs that celebrate the wonder and joy of childhood.
- Develop and lead accessibility trainings for guestfacing staff specific to program development facilitation practices guest service interactions and exhibit functionality to ensure inclusive and welcoming experiences for all visitors.
- Support the Community Access Coordinator in developing and implementing staff training for The Nest our sensoryfriendly studio.
- Establish and nurture community partnerships that support accessibility and align with the Museums mission and values.
- Develop manage and oversee the Community Program Teams labor revenue and operating expense budgets.
- In collaboration with the Development and Finance Departments ensure that grantfunded and sponsored programs align with the commitments outlined in funding agreements.
- Oversee the development scheduling implementation and evaluation of daily STEAM Education programs both at the Museum and in the community.
- In partnership with the Early Childhood Programs Manager develop collaborative programming for onsite and outreach initiatives inspired by the content of the Art Studio Teaching Kitchen Outdoor Experience Bloom and Book Nook.
- Teach and coteach programs as needed modeling effective and engaging teaching practices including responsive classroom management audience engagement and facilitation of STEAM learning within Museum exhibits schools community outreach settings and special events.
- Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) and participate in MOD responsibilities as part of the Museums leadership rotation.
- Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and lesson planning with experience managing program budgets.
- Strong commitment to diversity equity access and inclusion aligned with the Museums mission vision and values.
- Experience leading accessibility trainings focused on program development guest engagement and facilitation techniques.
- Proven ability to mentor and support educators particularly those early in their careers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask prioritize and follow through on projects in a fastpaced environment.
- Experience cultivating partnerships with schools community organizations and other stakeholders.
- Skilled in managing departmental logistics budgets and schedules effectively.
- Flexible energetic and solutionsoriented with strong problemsolving abilities.
- Background in customer service with a professional approach to publicfacing leadership roles.
- A strong sense of humor and a passion for creating joyful engaging learning experiences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Education Museum Studies Arts Education Child Development or a related field.
- A minimum of four years in a leadership role within museums arts education or a related field with a focus on early childhood education science literacy and/or visual arts for children from birth to age 8 and their families. Proven experience managing and supporting a team is essential.
- Valid drivers license and the ability to travel to and from offsite program locations.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently move transport and position equipment up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors (up to 6 hours)
- Effectively operate a twoway radio to frequently communicate and exchange information with staff
- Operate a computer and other office equipment
- Frequently communicate with staff or guests with daily inquiries and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Work Environment This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments where variable temperatures light levels crowds and moderate to very noisy sound levels are common. The employee is required to interact and communicate with adults and children frequently and routinely uses standard office equipment such as twoway radios computers phones and photocopiers as well as commercial cleaning supplies.
Application process: Please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on May 9 2025
The Childrens Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
The Childrens Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race religion creed color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age 40 and over disability veteran status military status genetic information marital status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of The Museum to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Andrew Pasini or Yasmin Diaz Mendias with Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
