Museum Education Manager

FedWriters, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Museum Education Manager to lead STEM and history education programs at the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT. You will supervise educators, schedule school visits, and deliver hands-on lessons, ensuring every student group leaves inspired by maritime history and science.

The role requires weekends and evening availability and is onsite at New London, CT. It is contingent on contract award, with growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

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.

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.

Skills

Curriculum development

Stakeholder coordination

Public speaking

Leadership

NGSS translation

Training staff

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (education/museum studies/STEM)

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

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

Required:

• 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.

Why Join Our Team

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