Youth and Family Programs Assistant Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); In loco; USD 56.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Natural History Museum of Utah's Youth and Family Programs Assistant Manager leads the development, delivery, and growth of the Museum's youth and family programming, including summer camps, workshops, classes, family programs, and other STEAM-based learning experiences.

Working closely with the Youth and Family Programs Manager, this role provides day-to-day leadership, operational oversight, and programmatic support for programs serving K–8th grade youth and their families, while

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required; advanced degree optional depending on role level.
• Experience developing STEAM-based curricula for K-8 youth preferred.
• Experience supervising or coaching staff in educational settings preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve K-8 STEAM curriculum and programs.
• Lead scheduling, training, coaching, and operational support for up to 35 staff.
• Provide high-quality customer service and program communication.

Conoscenze

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Event planning

Program delivery

Customer service

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Blackbaud Altru

Descrizione del lavoro

Youth and Family Programs Assistant Manager

Job Summary

The Natural History Museum of Utah's Youth and Family ProgramsAssistant Manager supports the development, delivery, and growth ofthe Museum's youth and family programming, including summer camps,workshops, classes, family programs, and other STEAM-based learningexperiences. Working closely with the Youth and Family ProgramsManager, this position provides day-to-day leadership, operationaloversight, and programmatic support for programs serving K–8thgrade youth and their families.

The Assistant Manager plays a key role in curriculum development,program planning and implementation, staff development, scheduling,behavior management, and the development of systems that supporteffective program delivery. The position helps lead and support aseasonal and part-time team of up to 35 staff members, includingscheduling, training, coaching, communication, and day-to-dayoperational support.

This position contributes to high-quality support, andparticipant-centered learning experiences that promote inquiry,creativity, teamwork, resiliency, independence, and growth. TheAssistant Manager teaches programs as needed, supports staff andparticipants during program delivery, troubleshoots challenges, andcollaborates with Museum departments and community partners. Theideal candidate is organized, adaptable, self-directed, andcollaborative, with experience developing STEAM-based curriculum,leading educational programs in informal settings, experiencesupporting or supervising staff, and working with youth andfamilies. Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making,and behavior-management skills are essential.

NHMU places a strong emphasis on providing an exceptionalexperience to every guest who visits the Museum or participates inany of our programs. We believe that everyone at NHMU, at everylevel and in all departments, are a critical part of providing thislevel of experience. Therefore, all staff members receive ongoingtraining and are expected to consistently contribute to creatingexceptional, memorable, and inclusive experiences for our guests,partners, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve K-8th grade STEAM-basedcurriculum and programs.
• Support the integration ofsocial-emotional learning practices into programming and staffdevelopment.
• Assist the Manager with scheduling, training, coaching,communication, and operational support for up to 35 seasonal andpart-time staff.
• Handle communication to program participants and families andprovide high-quality customer service.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding part-time staff.
• Stepping in to fill shifts necessary for daily function ofprograms.
• Assisting with planning and staffing large scale events.
• Support day-to-day program operations, including programdelivery, database management, payment processing, troubleshooting,behavior management, and participant needs.
• Assist Manager with developing and maintaining systems,procedures, workflows, and staffing structures that support programquality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Museum departments and community partners todevelop and deliver programs.
• Support summer camp operations and other major Youth and Familyinitiatives.
• Help foster a culture of teamwork, resiliency, curiosity, and participant-centered learning.
• Identify challenges and develop practical solutions that support program growth, quality, consistency, and sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or amaster's (or equivalency) degree.

Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years ofdirectly related work experience.

Program Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor's(or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 yearsof directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in education, science, natural history, or arelated discipline, preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing STEAM-based educationalprograms and curriculum for K-8th grade youth, preferred.
• Experience supervising, training, coaching, or leading staff inan educational or youth-serving setting, preferred.
• Experience with Blackbaud Altru or similar museum/registrationsoftware, preferred.
• Experience with program operations, scheduling, behaviormanagement, and/or staff development, preferred.
• Experience with summer camp preferred.
• Broad knowledge of natural history and science topics,preferred.
• Experience incorporating social-emotional learning, belonging,and inclusive practices into youth programming, preferred.
• Second language proficiency, particularly Spanish,preferred.
• Understanding of, and experience working at the Natural HistoryMuseum of Utah, preferred.

Requisition Number: PRN46252B

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Varies depending on time of year and programming: June-August, Monday-Friday for summer camp. September-May, Tuesday-Saturday with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed for programming.

Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $56,000-$64,000

Close Date: 10/16/2026