Program Manager, In-Demand Aerospace Career Education

Museum of Flight; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager for In-Demand Aerospace Career Education. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing educational experiences that align with industry needs and best practices. The successful candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders, ensuring inclusive programming that reflects the community's needs. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of aerospace education. Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of aerospace professionals through impactful educational initiatives.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in program development and management.
• Strong knowledge of educational standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and evaluation of aerospace education programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design mutually beneficial partnerships.

Skills

Program Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Data Evaluation

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Education (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

MS Project

Smartsheet

Primavera

Job description

Program Manager, In-Demand Aerospace Career Education

Job Category: Education

Requisition Number: PROGR001441

Posted: April 11, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

Seattle Campus
The Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, WA 98108, USA

This position develops and implements in-demand aerospace education experiences tied to The Museum of Flight’s strategic plan. Organization and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including representatives from industry, school systems, and the community are key to accomplishing the objectives of the position. The position will also evaluate feasibility, impact, and determine industry-related value of implemented programs and work closely with internal stakeholders for marketing, community engagement, event planning, and program alumni networks.

Summary

The Museum of Flight’s Program Manager, In-demand Aerospace Careers is a significant member of the Boeing Academy for STEM Learning (BASL), the Museum’s education division. This position develops and implements aerospace education experiences related to the organization’s strategic plan. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including representatives from industry, school systems, and the community, ensuring experiences that reflect aerospace industry needs as well as research-based educational best practices. This person will help ensure the BASL mission and values are represented in programming. Critical to their success as a leader within the Museum, this person leads their work with attention and focuses on building diverse and inclusive experiences.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Oversee and manage the development, implementation, evaluation, and required reporting of museum in-demand aerospace career education programs.
• Lead in the work of designing, refining, and evaluating museum aerospace in-demand career education programs that are aligned to Museum and Boeing Academy for STEM Learning goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including schools and school districts, institutions of higher education, industry partners, student groups, families, and community organizations dedicated to underrepresented and under-resourced audiences and learners.
• Collaborate with marketing and community engagement staff to develop relevant strategies to attract diverse audiences.
• Evaluate feasibility, impact, and industry value of programs using appropriate data, metrics, and evaluation tools.
• Create, manage, and track strategic initiative goals including program budget and expenditures.
• Represent the Museum with schools and districts (e.g., teachers, principals, school counselors), institutions of higher education, family and student organizations, and community organizations to design partnerships and programs which are mutually beneficial.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference for a degree in education, education administration, and/or instructional design.
• Five (5) years’ experience leading program development experiences preferably in education that also includes management and budgetary responsibilities.
• Three (3) years of experience successfully leading large and small teams in the planning and implementation of programs and events.
• Previous instructional experience in formal and/or informal educational setting, STEM fields, preferred.

Knowledge

• Deep practical knowledge of educational standards, policies, and procedures (including K-12 learning standards and Career and Technical Education standards and policies), industry-related certificates, and Washington state’s dual credit systems.
• Proven knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning which actively engages students, families, educators, and administrators.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in curriculum and program development.
• Specific knowledge and skills with professionally focused social media or willingness and ability to learn how to maintain social media or digital pages.

Skills

• Demonstrated skills managing program goals, budget, and required reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills using different forms of media.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint as well as management/data collection software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, etc.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment with a wide variety of individuals and departments.
• Highly organized and able to set priorities and manage multiple events, activities, and program requirements (e.g., reporting) simultaneously with success.
• Ability to establish solid working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to collaboratively lead and manage small and large diverse groups through the successful planning and implementation of programs and events.
• Demonstrates having a creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven aptitude.

License & Certification

• Current Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position works primarily Monday through Friday with flexibility for evening, weekend, and variable hours based on Museum need.
• On-site attendance is essential to perform some of the duties of this position.
• Some local or out of area travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
• This position works under normal office conditions that include repetitive wrist and arm movement and long periods of sitting or standing.
• The ability to bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push, pull, focus, walk, stand, twist and squat are occasional requirements in a normal education or office setting.
• Must be able to be physically active throughout the workday.

The Museum of Flight offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match after 1 year of service, Employee Assistance Program, as well as company paid life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and long-term disability.

Paid-Time Off

Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 to $41.00 depending on experience.

Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).

The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.

Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

This organization participates in E-Verify.