Education Coordinator

LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) is recruiting for a Full-time Education Coordinator for our Tacoma, Washington location.  This is a benefit eligible including Medical, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Basic Life, Voluntary Life, 403(b) Retirement plan with match, employee discounts and membership, 80 hours of paid sick leave, 80 hours paid vacation leave which increases by 8 hours each year, 10 paid holidays/year, and annual performance-based salary increases.

 LeMay-America’s Car Museum (ACM) believes in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion – not just in the world we all live, but within our own organization and work culture.  A diverse work environment gives us new perspectives on others, helps with problem-solving and decision-making, and leads to employees from all aspects of life working together while comfortably being themselves.  ACM is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our goal to continue to improve our programs, processes, and initiatives in working towards and embracing a culture of diversity, belonging, equity, and inclusion.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Education Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and sustainability of the Museum’s Education programs, spaces, and experiences. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the development and daily implementation of the Museum’s lifelong learning programs including, but not limited to, the following:  School, Youth & Family, Scout, and Adult Programs. The School Program provides education group visits, workshops, and events for PK through college, homeschools, and educators both at the Museum and out in the community. The Youth & Family Program ranges from Summer Camp to Family STEAM Days. The Adult Program offers lectures, tours, and hands-on automotive workshops for lifelong learners. The Scout Program connects both Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups with merit badge workshops, pinewood derby competitions, and late night activities. The Museum Education spaces include education classrooms, the Powering the Future Learning Lab, the Education Resource Center, the Family Zone where lifelong learning, research, and professional development experiences spark creative learning.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Facilitating inquiry based tours and workshops; Developing and maintaining education content, interactive hands-on workshops, gallery activations, pre-visit/post-visit lesson plans, and curriculum in conjunction with state and national standards; Promoting and booking education programs and events with schools, educators, and program clients; Collaborating with other departments to maintain and enhance education programs and logistics; Supervising and coordinating volunteer Museum Educators, interns, and other education volunteers to facilitate outstanding education experiences; Designing and facilitating training sessions for program volunteers and staff; Conducting regular evaluation and assessment of education programs; Creating and updating education program content for the website and publicity; Supporting the Education Manager with organization, operations, and maintenance of education programs and spaces.

This position requires occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work. This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employee assigned to the job.  To perform the job successfully, an employee must perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent for this position must be at least 21 years of age and possess: A valid Driver License; A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, Science, or closely related field of study; A minimum of two years’ professional experience in the field of formal or informal education, which must include experience creating curriculum/lesson plans and facilitating lessons/classes to the PK-12 audience. Experience within a museum education department is preferred. The incumbent must be a team player able to work independently and collaboratively among all departments within the Museum.

Additionally, the incumbent must possess:

1. The ability to pass ACM’s in-depth background investigation including criminal history, employment records, and personal references;
2. Intermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Web browsers, iPad application, and data management;
3. Experience with Adobe software, Sketchup, and /or other digital design platforms is a plus;
4. Basic to intermediate skills in POS and membership database for scheduling and events;
5. Understanding of PK-12 system, educator needs, and age appropriate learning expectations;
6. Understanding of best practices in Museum education and innovative approaches to visitor engagement;
7. A basic appreciation of the automobile and its role throughout American Society;
8. The ability to assume a leadership role and handle new challenges;
9. Demonstrated teamwork skills;
10. A positive, solution focused attitude;
11. 11.   The skill and ability to work independently with general instruction and minimal supervision while maintaining a team oriented approach and attitude;
12. An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with high expectations for professional outcomes;
13. A track record of providing high levels of customer service;
14. An ability to effectively multi-task and coordinate between different projects and/or departments and agencies while remaining organized and solution focused; The
15. Interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and ability to professionally interact with a diverse range of people of all ages, socio-economic groups, and personality types;
16. The ability to critically analyze and resolve quantitative, logistical and spatial problems;
17. The ability to project voice and speak to large groups without the aid of amplification;
18. A solid proficiency in the English language with professional communication skills including written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
19. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time;
20. Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time;
21. The ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently;
22. The ability to move classroom supplies from one floor to another, lead tours and meetings while moving throughout the Museum for long periods of time, read and interpret manuals and instructions, communicate clearly in verbal and in written form to carry out responsibilities of the position.

This is a benefit eligible including Medical, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Basic Life, Voluntary Life, 403(b) Retirement plan with match, employee discounts and membership, 80 hours of paid sick leave, 80 hours paid vacation leave which increases by 8 hours each year, 10 paid holidays/year, and annual performance-based salary increases.