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About the Role
The National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) seeks an experienced Education Program Manager to manage daily education programs in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab. This role involves implementing K-12 and adult educational programs, supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating school field trips, and managing educational materials. The NCGM is a new 80,000 sq ft museum in New London, CT, honoring the U.S. Coast Guard and expecting 300,000 visitors annually.
Responsibilities
- Implements Government approved K through 12 and adult educational programs and recommends improvements for Government review.
- Manages daily education delivery in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab, overseeing sessions led by Education Program Assistants and volunteers and providing coaching, feedback, and quality control.
- Acts as the operational coordinator for incoming school field trips, coordinating schedules, greeting classes, and managing group flow.
- Manages setup, safety, inventory, and use of educational materials within approved funding and supply limits.
- Works with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers to assist in executing STEM and history programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
- Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
- Proven ability to interact professionally with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
- Schedule flexibility to oversee educational programs during weekends, school breaks, and special evening events.
- Success coordinating field trips and educational programs with regional school districts, homeschool networks, and community groups.
- Deep knowledge of curriculum frameworks such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and translating them into hands on museum lessons.
- Experience supervising and mentoring instructional staff, tracking schedules, and managing educational supplies.
- Experience executing mobile or offsite education initiatives targeting diverse or remote school groups.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass a federal background investigation and meet facility and system access requirements.
Skills
- Master's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
- General knowledge of USCG history, search and rescue, and marine science missions.
- Familiarity with learning tools, science labs, and interactive maker spaces.
Location
- New London, Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 4-6 years of progressive experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 – $85,000
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- 401k contribution options
About the Company
- The National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) is a new 80,000 square foot national museum in New London, Connecticut, built to honor the history and missions of the U.S. Coast Guard and expected to welcome roughly 300,000 visitors a year.
- Client: United States Coast Guard – National Coast Guard Museum
Equal Opportunity
- West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.