Museum Education Programs Coordinator

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bullock Texas State History Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, seeks an Education Programs Specialist I in Austin, TX. This role supports school, family, and adult audiences by coordinating the scheduling, on-site logistics, and overall experience of the group visit program and by planning and evaluating educational programs.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, enjoy working with children from diverse backgrounds, and can collaborate across departments to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of experience working with children in a Museum, educational setting, library, cultural center, childcare, and/or related environment.
• Dynamic oral presentation skills with ability and high comfort-level speaking publicly to large and small groups of varied ages.
• Experience in basic office computer hardware and software is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates successful on-site group visits and disseminates group information to staff as needed.
• Supports all greeting team duties including busloading/unloading, traffic, and parking management; teacher, chaperone, and student orientation; logistics and schedule changes; monitoring groups within exhibit areas; and providing other forms of direction and assistance.
• Assists with development of school group resources as needed.
• Serves as back-up for reservations.
• Assists with planning and facilitating educational and engaging programming at a variety of large- and small-scale Museum events including special student activity days, and educator workshops.
• Provides ongoing feedback about the programs and conducts surveys and evaluations to measure and report on program success.
• Develops resources and materials to engage students and families in Museum exhibitions and programs.
• Facilitates informal learning opportunities in the Museum's exhibition galleries for visitors of all ages, with a primary focus on student and family visitors.

Skills

Presentation skills

Experience with children

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Certificate substitute

Job description

The Bullock Texas State History Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, seeks an Education Programs Specialist I in Austin, TX. This role supports school, family, and adult audiences by coordinating the scheduling, on-site logistics, and overall experience of the group visit program and by planning and evaluating educational programs.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, enjoy working with children from diverse backgrounds, and can collaborate across departments to deliver