Manager of Family Programs

Locations:

Exploration of Flight - 13005 Wings Way Englewood CO 80112 (primary)

Air & Space Museum - 7711 E Academy Blvd Denver CO 80230

Status & Classification: Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt

Payrate: $23 $27/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Tuesday Saturday* 8:30am 5pm* 40 hours/week

*This position must accommodate a flexible schedule as required for weekend events as well as occasional evenings and holidays.

Application window: deadline to submit applications is Sunday June 22nd 2025

Benefits

• Employer-paid Medical Dental Vision Basic Life/AD&D coverage
• $600 annual Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution for eligible medical plans
• Voluntary STD LTD Life Insurance/AD&D Accident Critical Illness and Legal/Identity protection plans available
• Optional Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts
• Generous vacation benefit
• Paid personal time and sick leave
• 403(b) group retirement plan participation with employer match
• Potential for annual bonuses merit pay increases professional development and career advancement
• Wings Museum membership 25% gift shop discount and other employee perks

Summary

The Manager of Family Programs plays a vital role in creating strategic mission-based experiences for families and youth. In collaboration with the Public Programs Department this position develops implements and evaluates family and youth-focused programming and events across both Wings Over the Rockies locations. This position is responsible for maintaining recurring events at Exploration of Flight including Breakfast Fly-ins and Showcase weekends. The Manager of Family Programs should have a strong understanding of informal learning in a Museum setting a commitment to creative problem solving and excellent customer services skills. As a member of the Public Programs department this position works closely with the Experiential Programs Manager Deputy Director at Exploration of Flight and other inter-departmental teams including Corporate Events Visitor Services Marketing Education etc. The Manager of Family Programs reports to the Director of Public Programs.

Organization
Founded in 1994 on the former Lowry Air Force Base in east Denvers historic Lowry Field neighborhood Wings Over the Rockies is a non-profit community organization dedicated to unlocking dreams of flight through exhibits local events and educational programming. We are Colorados official Air & Space Museum having been recognized by CNN Travel as one of their 20 Best aviation museums in the world. Each year we welcome over 160000 visitors representing all 50 states and dozens of countries internationally. Wings is committed to diversity inclusion and accessibility. The Museum boasts more than 100000 sq. ft. of open hangar space full of iconic aircraft space vehicles historical artifacts and more. Visitors can experience thrilling flight simulators discover educational programs and participate in one of our many exciting Museum-sponsored events.

Exploration of Flight (EoF) is our flight-focused educational extension. This 15-acre campus is located at the Centennial Airport where we offer showcase events with a variety of aircraft aviation immersion programs pilot ground training and flight experiences. EoF is home to our Blue Sky Gallery exhibit and interactive aviation center featuring an airworthy fleet of civilian and military aircraft.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Please Note this list is not all inclusive but intended to be a general outline of the essential duties for this position.

• Develop and implement dynamic mission-based programs workshops and events that drive new audiences and revenue streams
• Understand and become proficient in content relating to Wings Over the Rockies and its permanent collections in order to apply that knowledge to program development
• Organize and recruit participants pilots speakers aircraft owners aviation enthusiasts volunteers and guests of honor for Breakfast Fly-ins weekend Showcases and Annual Events
• Facilitate programs including introducing speakers and presenting content
• Ensure smooth execution of internal events by providing training and written instructions to staff and volunteers who carry out programmatic and event responsibilities
• Act as floor manager during internal events providing supervision support and feedback to staff volunteers and interns
• Provide exceptional customer service while interacting with visitors and handle any complaints with empathy and professionalism
• Evaluate and analyze participant feedback on programmatic experiences consistently provide analysis of feedback to the Director of Public Programs and apply insight learned from evaluations to future program development
• Maintain contact lists for external partners including speakers educators local pilots and pilot associations and aviation-related organizations
• Develop new partnerships and outreach opportunities with organizational stakeholders and the Colorado aviation community at large
• Develop create and distribute comprehensive educational information as necessary
• Collaborate with Marketing department to promote events and identify ticket sales strategies and advertising opportunities
• Inform and monitor program inventories and budgets to ensure they are meeting targeted benchmarks
• Attend and support Museum special events as needed including evening and weekend events

Working Conditions

Exploration of Flight is located at a busy regional airport. The Air & Space Museum operates in an 80-year-old aircraft hangar. Environmental conditions may vary.

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• 4-year Bachelors degree or significant relevant experience in Early Childhood Education History or Science Education or Museum Studies
• 3 5 years of experience in education Museum education event planning or related fields
• Interest in the science and history of aerospace is highly preferred
• Prior experience working with volunteers non-profits in public administration etc.
• Able to coordinate schedule and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office 365 suite Google Workspace etc.
• Strong interpersonal communication time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate in team settings
• Reliable and ethical with a positive disposition
• Able to communicate professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience and wide range of individuals communities and organizations
• Self-motivated energetic and outcome-oriented problem solver with fresh and innovative ideas
• Commitment to social inclusion ensuring Wings Over the Rockies and its programs are accessible to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with the mission of Wings Over the Rockies including its exhibits and educational programs
• Knowledge of aircraft aviation and airport operations a plus