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Education Program Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
New London, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 80000 - 85000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
17 October 2026 (4 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Education Program Manager
ROLE
We need an experienced Education Program Manager at the National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM). The NCGM is a new 80000 square foot national museum in New London Connecticut built to honor the history and missions of the U.S. Coast Guard and expected to welcome roughly 300000 visitors a this role you will manage daily delivery of education programs in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab and implement Government approved K through 12 and adult educational programs. You will supervise Education Program Assistants and volunteers coordinate incoming school field trips and group flow and manage educational materials within approved supply limits. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the client. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Education Program Manager at the National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM). The NCGM is a new 80000 square foot national museum in New London Connecticut built to honor the history and missions of the U.S. Coast Guard and expected to welcome roughly 300000 visitors a this role you will manage daily delivery of education programs in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab and implement Government approved K through 12 and adult educational programs. You will supervise Education Program Assistants and volunteers coordinate incoming school field trips and group flow and manage educational materials within approved supply limits. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements Government approved K through 12 and adult educational programs and recommends improvements for Government review.
- Manages daily education delivery in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab overseeing sessions led by Education Program Assistants and volunteers and providing coaching feedback and quality control.
- Acts as the operational coordinator for incoming school field trips coordinating schedules greeting classes and managing group flow.
- Manages setup safety inventory and use of educational materials within approved funding and supply limits.
- Works with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers to assist in executing STEM and history programs.
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in education museum studies public history or a STEM discipline.
- Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive experience in museum education curriculum development or education program administration.
- Proven ability to interact professionally with school administrators community groups and military liaisons.
- Schedule flexibility to oversee educational programs during weekends school breaks and special evening events.
- Success coordinating field trips and educational programs with regional school districts homeschool networks and community groups.
- Deep knowledge of curriculum frameworks such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and translating them into hands on museum lessons.
- Experience supervising and mentoring instructional staff tracking schedules and managing educational supplies.
- Experience executing mobile or offsite education initiatives targeting diverse or remote school groups.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Masters degree in education museum studies public history or a STEM discipline.
- General knowledge of USCG history search and rescue and marine science missions.
- Familiarity with learning tools science labs and interactive maker spaces.
LOCATION
- New London Connecticut National Coast Guard Museum
CLEARANCE
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must pass a federal background investigation and meet facility and system access requirements
CLIENT
- United States Coast Guard National Coast Guard Museum
HOURS
- 40 hours per week. 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility W2
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $80000 $85000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health dental and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the client. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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