Virtual Field Trips & Outreach Coordinator

Cleveland Museum of Natural History; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is seeking an Educational Outreach Coordinator to manage the distance learning studios and lead the development and delivery of interactive, standards-based Virtual Field Trips (VFT) and Science-to-Go (STG) programs for school and public audiences. The role also teaches in-house and outreach programs and is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Education leadership, refine curricula, and support educational technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science- or education-related field.
• Experience using videoconferencing technologies for instruction.
• Experience in interactive web application programming to support the VFT program’s web component.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Formal or informal science education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Museum’s distance learning studios and coordinate all VFT and STG activities on and off the Museum campus.
• Teach VFT and STG programs to PreK-12th grade students in an engaging, energetic, and scientifically accurate manner.
• Refine, develop, and implement interactive, proficiency-based natural history and health program for PreK-12 students.
• Maintain, develop, and improve existing VFT and STG programs and teaching kits.
• Evaluate VFT and STG programs and track trends in distance learning methods and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of VFT and STG teaching materials, including repairs.
• Assist in staff training on educational technology in VFT programs.
• Teach in-house and Science-To-Go programs and develop curricular materials.

Job description

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is seeking an Educational Outreach Coordinator to manage the distance learning studios and lead the development and delivery of interactive, standards-based Virtual Field Trips (VFT) and Science-to-Go (STG) programs for school and public audiences. The role also teaches in-house and outreach programs and is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Education leadership, refine curricula, and support educational technology