Camp & Family Learning Experiences Lead

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina State Museum seeks a creative Learning Experiences Coordinator to support the development and delivery of engaging informal learning for children, families, and lifelong learners. This on-site role collaborates with the Manager of Education & Experiences to oversee camps, family programs, accessibility initiatives, scout workshops, homeschool activities, and public events.

You will help ensure learning experiences are welcoming, innovative, accessible, and aligned with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Education, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience of at least 3 years.
• Experience developing or facilitating educational programs.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with camps, youth programs, family learning, or informal education.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Experience with museum education or cultural institutions.
• Knowledge of play-based, inquiry-driven, or maker-centered learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and day-to-day operations of camp programs, including logistics, registration support, caregiver communication, staffing coordination, documentation, and program evaluation.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of camp curricula under the direction of the Manager of Education & Experiences and with other Audience Engagement team members.
• Support and supervise camp staff, seasonal educators, and assigned part-time educators.
• Coordinate family learning opportunities, scout workshops, assist with homeschool programs, and other informal educational experiences.
• Deliver high-quality educational programs in a variety of informal learning environments.
• Assist with the implementation of inquiry-based, invention education, maker-centered, and project-based learning experiences.
• Coordinate accessibility-focused educational programs including Accessibility Mornings, Disability Celebration Day, and related initiatives.
• Support the implementation of accessibility adaptations and inclusive practices across camps, educational programs, and informal learning experiences.
• Collaborate with museum departments to develop educational components for public programs, member events, and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with museum departments to identify training needs and coordinate professional learning opportunities that promote consistent educational practices, inclusive experiences, and high-quality visitor engagement.
• Assist with accessibility advisory groups, listening sessions, and community feedback efforts.
• Support the development of educational experiences connected to exhibitions and museum-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate and maintain accessibility resources across the museum, ensuring materials remain organized, accessible, well-stocked, and in good working order whenever a guest needs them.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, staffing, and communication for assigned programs and events including the coordination of ASL interpreters as needed.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of seasonal and part-time education staff.
• Lead staffing coordination for camps and special programs through scheduling platforms and internal systems.
• Maintain educational materials, supply inventories, storage spaces, and program resources.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and assist with purchasing recommendations and budget stewardship.
• Maintain program records, attendance information, incident documentation, and evaluation data.
• Represent the museum at educational conferences, workshops, and outreach opportunities as needed.
• Support teacher professional development, homeschool initiatives, and educator engagement efforts as needed.
• Assist with district engagement activities and educational partnerships.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data to support evaluation, continuous improvement, and grant reporting.
• Participate in listening sessions and community engagement efforts to better understand audience needs and interests.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Child & family experience

Communication skills

Education programs

Camps & youth programs

Disability awareness

Staff supervision

Museum education

Maker-centered learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Education, or related field

Job description

The South Carolina State Museum seeks a creative Learning Experiences Coordinator to support the development and delivery of engaging informal learning for children, families, and lifelong learners. This on-site role collaborates with the Manager of Education & Experiences to oversee camps, family programs, accessibility initiatives, scout workshops, homeschool activities, and public events.

You will help ensure learning experiences are welcoming, innovative, accessible, and aligned with the