Educational Program Manager

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC is seeking an Educational Program Manager within the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Exhibits and Education Division. The selectee will develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and resources for educators, students and the general public.

The role requires coordinating staff, volunteers and partners to deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with museum education standards and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in developing K-12 programs in museums or similar settings.
• Experience leading staff or teams in educational program development.
• Ph.D. or related doctoral degree or 3 years grad education leading to degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Lead staff and partners in program development.

Skills

K-12 programs

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Partnership development

Museum education

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), Exhibits and Education Division. The selectee serves as an Educational Program Manager responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs and resources for educators, students and general public audiences.

Duties

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), Exhibits and Education Division. The selectee serves as an Educational Program Manager responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs and resources for educators, students and general public audiences.

Requirements

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing and implementing K-12 educational programs, curriculum, or resources related to history, civics, and/or government in a museum, historic site, cultural institution, or similar learning environment; Leading staff, educators, volunteers, or project teams in a museum or similar learning environment in the development educational programs; and Initiating and developing partnerships with educational institutions that support professional development programs. -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. -OR- 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Independently planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating K-12 educational programs, curriculum, or resources related to history, civics, and/or government in a museum, historic site, cultural institution, or similar informal learning environment; Supervising a team in a museum or similar learning environment responsible for educational programming, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, providing guidance and resolving workplace or performance issues; and Initiating and developing partnerships with educational institutions that support professional development programs.

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empower (RISE). Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers.