School Programs Coordinator

Programming Development and Implementation

Develops and conducts programs for school groups that align with the Florida Sunshine State Standards.

Develops coordinates and oversees the design and delivery ofMuseum summer camp programs including curriculum development schedules themes and age-appropriate learning experiences.

Develops and conducts outreach programs that support the needs of the community.

Seeks input and assistance with program development from museum staff scientists and volunteers.

Develops and implements teacher training workshops in coordination with the Education Director and School Program staff.

Coordinates revision of existing school outreach and camp programming based on current information and program evaluations.

Communicates with area schools teachers and families regarding program offerings and educational needs.

Monitors community needs school demographics and seasonal demand for youth programming including camps.

Supervision and Training

Supervises school program staff camp staff and volunteers.

Recruits schedules and coordinates staffing for school programs outreach programs and summer camps.

Provides regular communication professional development opportunities and recognition activities for school program and camp staff and volunteers.

Coordinates daily implementation of school programs outreach programs and camps including staff and volunteer scheduling.

Trains staff and volunteers to deliver school outreach and camp programs effectively and safely.

Develops training and enrichment programs for volunteer staff in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator.

Evaluation and Administration

Develops and uses evaluation techniques for paid and volunteer staff in coordination with the Education Director and Volunteer Coordinator.

Develops and uses evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of school outreach and summer camp programs.

Develops and maintains systems for inventory storage maintenance and replacement of program and camp equipment and materials.

Develops and monitors program and camp budgets.

Maintains tracking systems for school programs outreach programs and camps including participation numbers and demographic information.

Provides analysis of program and camp data on a monthly quarterly and annual basis.

Assists the Education Director in identifying and pursuing grants sponsorships and other funding opportunities to support school outreach and camp programming.

Stays current on educational and scientific information through professional development and professional memberships.

Seeks and develops meaningful partnerships with organizations in coordination with Education staff.

Responds to informational requests through email telephone and in-person visits.

Delivers exceptional customer service to all Museum guests and internal staff.

Collaboration and Communication

Serves as a liaison between Education Programs staff Exhibits staff researchers and Visitor Services to support effective delivery of School Programs and summer camp experiences.

Coordinates with PR/Marketing and Graphics staff to support communication and promotion of school programs and camps.

Represents School Programs and summer camps in internal meetings and cross-departmental projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned in support of School Programs Exhibits and Public Programs and the broader mission of the Florida Museum as requested by the Director of Education.

Bachelors degree in natural history education biological sciences environmental sciences museum studies or a related field; and demonstrated knowledge of natural history.

Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of informal science education best practices

At least 5 years of natural history museum program development experience

Experience developing and implementing innovative camp programs

Experience delivering community science-based programs

Administrative and supervisory skills

Experience in effectively working with complex teams and managing projects

Must be an excellent communicator and facilitator

Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The strongest candidates for this position will have experience with and passion for innovation a strong teamwork orientation extensive knowledge of and passion for natural history knowledge of current trends/opportunities in informal science education and the ability to envision/fund/implement strategic goals.