Youth Programs Lead, STEAM Education & Camps

University of Utah; Utah; On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah’s Natural History Museum of Utah seeks a Youth and Family Programs Assistant Manager to develop and lead K–8th grade STEAM-based programming, including summer camps, workshops, and family programs. You will oversee up to 35 seasonal and part-time staff, coordinate scheduling, training, and program delivery, and collaborate with museum departments and partners.

We value organized, adaptable leaders with experience in curriculum development, staff supervision, and inclusive,

Qualifications

• Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Program Specialists, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve K–8th grade STEAM-based curriculum and programs.
• Support the integration of social-emotional learning practices into programming and staff development.
• Assist the Manager with scheduling, training, coaching, communication, and operational support for up to 35 seasonal and part-time staff.
• Handle communication to program participants and families and provide high-quality customer service.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding part-time staff.
• Stepping in to fill shifts necessary for daily function of programs.
• Assisting with planning and staffing large scale events.
• Support day-to-day program operations, including program delivery, database management, payment processing, troubleshooting, behavior management, and participant needs.
• Assist Manager with developing and maintaining systems, procedures, workflows, and staffing structures that support program quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Museum departments and community partners to develop and deliver programs.
• Support summer camp operations and other major Youth and Family initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Behavior management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Blackbaud Altru

Job description

The University of Utah’s Natural History Museum of Utah seeks a Youth and Family Programs Assistant Manager to develop and lead K–8th grade STEAM-based programming, including summer camps, workshops, and family programs. You will oversee up to 35 seasonal and part-time staff, coordinate scheduling, training, and program delivery, and collaborate with museum departments and partners.

We value organized, adaptable leaders with experience in curriculum development, staff supervision, and inclusive,