Museum Education Manager

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) seeks a Museum Education Manager to lead STEM and history programs at the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT. You will oversee educators, schedule school visits, and deliver hands-on lessons that inspire maritime history and science.

The role includes coordinating field trips, training docents, and translating NGSS into engaging lessons while ensuring safety and material inventories. Weekend and evening availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive museum education experience.
• Ability to collaborate with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
• Availability for weekends, school breaks and evening events.
• Ability to pass a Federal Tier 1 Public Trust background check and any required child-safety screening.
• Master’s degree and maritime knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved K-12 and adult programs in a STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab.
• Supervise and coach education staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate field trips with school districts, homeschool networks and community groups.
• Translate frameworks such as NGSS into hands-on museum lessons.
• Manage setup, safety and inventory of education materials.
• Partner with the Volunteer Manager to train docents for STEM and history programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline

Master's degree

Knowledge of maritime or U.S. Coast Guard history, search and rescue, or marine science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Museum Education Manager and support the U.S. Coast Guard's new National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut by running its STEM and history education programs. You will lead educators, schedule school visits and deliver hands-on lessons, ensure every student group leaves inspired by maritime history and science.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location

On-Site: Full-time, onsite at the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, with regular weekend, school-break and evening program coverage. Occasional local off-site outreach; no other travel required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved K-12 and adult programs in a STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab.
• Supervise and coach education staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate field trips with school districts, homeschool networks and community groups.
• Translate frameworks such as NGSS into hands-on museum lessons.
• Manage setup, safety and inventory of education materials.
• Partner with the Volunteer Manager to train docents for STEM and history programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
• Proven ability to work with school administrators, community groups and military liaisons.
• Availability for weekends, school breaks and evening events.
• Ability to pass a federal Tier 1 Public Trust background investigation and any required child-safety screening.

Desired

• Master's degree.
• Knowledge of maritime or U.S. Coast Guard history, search and rescue, or marine science.
• Experience with science labs, maker spaces and educational technology.

Benefits

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable