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.
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…
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.
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…
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To apply, email your current resume and cover letter to: jobs@americascarmuseum.org