Education Programming Coordinator - Hourly

St Mary's County Government; Piney Point (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s County Government seeks an Education Programs Coordinator for the Museum Division to plan, develop, and manage public educational and recreational programs across multiple sites. You will build partnerships, design curricula, and oversee events and budget while collaborating with site managers.

The role includes expanding offerings to diverse audiences, coordinating internships and teacher training, and working with the Friends and Marketing managers on sponsorships and advertising

Qualifications

• College degree in education or related discipline.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in museum programming (or other non-profit).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Requires background investigation with favorable consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage existing annual events and programs with Site Managers.
• Develop new community programs and experiences, including camps and scout badge programs.
• Review existing educational offerings and audiences and make recommendations for changes and new ones for both on site and outreach programs.
• Develop new partnerships within the educational community to promote internships, field trips, teaching opportunities, and teacher training opportunities.
• Increase programming designed to serve extended populations (e.g., senior citizens, home-schooled students).
• Work with Apprenticeship & Internship programs with The Patuxent Partnership.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Public representation

Budget management

Event planning

Curriculum development

Partnership development

Teamwork

Independent work

Record keeping

Computer systems (POS)

Education

College degree in education or related discipline

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

POS System

Photocopier

Scanner

Job description

Plans all educational and recreational programs for the public at all sites operated by the Museum Division, in conjunction with the Site Managers; develops new programs and audiences; cultivates relationships with outside agencies to develop programs that fill a need; and works with Friends Administrator and Marketing Manager on sponsorships and advertising needs.

1. Reports directly to the Division Manager;
2. Works with Site Managers to plan and manage existing annual events and programs
3. Develops new community programs and experiences, including camps and scout badge programs;
4. Reviews existing educational offerings and audiences and makes recommendations for changes and develops new ones for both on site and as outreach programs, for youth and adults;
5. Develops and manages new partnerships within the educational community to promote internships, field trips, teaching opportunities, and teacher training opportunities;
6. Increases programming designed to serve an extended population such as senior citizens, home-schooled students, etc.;
7. Works with the Apprenticeship & Internship programs with The Patuxent Partnership.

1. Ability to gain advanced knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public and to communicate effectively;
3. Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to daily work tasks;
4. Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records;
5. Ability to work as part of a team;
6. Ability to develop and manage a program budget;
7. Ability to manage and plan public events;
8. Ability to write education curriculum for programming;
9. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, POS System, and simple office machines (photocopier, scanner).

1. College degree in education or related discipline;
2. Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
3. At least 2 years of experience in museum programming (or other non-profit);
4. Valid driver’s license;
5. Must pass a pre-employment drug test;
6. Requires background investigation with favorable consideration.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

1. Work requires operating between 4 remote locations as needed;
2. Work requires the ability to walk and talk ¼ mile without resting;
3. Work requires the ability to work outdoors in diverse temperature and weather conditions;
4. Work requires riding on a boat at times.