Learning Coordinator

Mattatuck Museum; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with match

Paid vacation

Personal time

Holiday time

403(b) with employer match

Disability insurance

Free parking

YMCA membership

Professional development support

Job summary

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT seeks a Learning Coordinator to design, manage, and deliver high-impact educational and community programming. This role bridges formal learning initiatives with broad public engagement, with a tentative start date of October 6, 2026.

You will lead school/group tours, after-school programs, and off-site lectures, while coordinating logistics, budgets, and staff. Collaboration with Marketing and other departments is essential, with some weekend work required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of program development, community engagement or event planning experience.
• Strong leadership, project management, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and local travel for programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery: lead school/group tours, after-school programs, and off-site outreach.
• Plan, staff, and manage educational/public initiatives on-site and off-site; oversee budgets and logistics.
• Maintain scheduling, reservations, and attendance data; support grant reporting.
• Collaborate with Marketing and other departments to support events and promotions.
• Schedule includes one Saturday per month and local travel as needed.

Skills

Program development

Community engagement

Event planning

Leadership

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Budgeting

Grant reporting

Marketing collaboration

CRM familiarity

Education

CPR certification

Tools

Doubleknot

CRM systems

Job description

• Salary: $47,000-$52,000 commensurate with experience

About the Museum: Small Institution, Big Impact

The Mattatuck Museum is a vibrant art and regional history museum located on the historic Green in downtown Waterbury, CT. Known for engaging the community through exhibitions, programs, and collections of national significance, the Mattatuck is a dynamic institution powered by a hands-on, collaborative team.

Position Overview

The Learning Coordinator is a creative and strategic leader responsible for conceptualizing, managing, and delivering high-impact educational and community programming. This versatile position bridges structured learning initiatives with broad public engagement. Because our department values the unique talents of our team, the final scope and balance of duties for this role will be tailored based on the primary strengths and background of the selected candidate. This position has a tentative start date of October 6, 2026.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct Delivery & Teaching: Serve as a lead educator on the front lines by facilitating school and group tours, leading after-school programs, and delivering off-site outreach through MATT on the GO (history and art lectures, art-making programs – at Senior Centers, libraries etc.)
• Program Execution & Logistics: Plan, coordinate, and staff mission-aligned educational and public initiatives on-site and off-site. Manage program supplies, budgets, and event setups.
• Evaluation & Administration: Maintain departmental scheduling and reservation records. Collect qualitative and quantitative attendance data to support grant reporting and assess program impact.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with the Marketing team on promotional strategies and work across departments to support broader organizational goals and special events.
• Scheduling: This position requires working one Saturday per month and, with advance notice, some additional evening, weekend, and/or holiday hours. Regular local travel is required for programs and events.

Possible Key Responsibilities (final portfolio determined upon hire)

• Program Leadership & Curriculum: Conceptualize, plan, and execute a diverse portfolio of mission-aligned, formal educational programs. Manage all program logistics, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for audiences ranging from K-12 students to adult learners.
• Docent Program Management: Oversee all aspects of the docent program, including recruitment, comprehensive training, scheduling, and leading monthly meetings. Partner with the Director of Education to organize and deliver enrichment opportunities.
• School & Group Engagement: Identify and build strategic partnerships with schools and educational organizations. Lead outreach efforts and serve as a lead art educator for structured on-site and off-site learning sessions.
• Public Event Leadership: Conceptualize and host large-scale community events (e.g., Family Fun Days, Home Away From Homeschool, and seasonal festivals).
• Outreach & Partnerships: Forge strategic partnerships with local community centers, regional artists, and youth organizations to co-create inclusive public programming.
• Public & Adult Series: Coordinate informal public series, including lectures, social evenings (Cocktails & Conversations, History & Hops), drop-in art workshops, teen clubs, van trips and wellness programs.

Qualifications & Requirements Required:

• 2–3 years of experience in program development, community engagement, or event planning, preferably in a cultural or educational setting.
• Strong leadership, project management, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel locally for off-site programs.
• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency.
• Current CPR certification from a State of Connecticut recognized organization.
• Experience with budgeting, marketing collaboration, and grant reporting.
• Familiarity with museum education practices and engagement strategies for intergenerational audiences.
• Knowledge of CRM or event management systems, such as Doubleknot.

Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (HSA with match); paid vacation, personal, and holiday time; 403(b) with employer match; short- and long-term disability; free parking; Greater Waterbury YMCA membership; and professional development support.

The Mattatuck Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.