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OrganizationJanine Dozier
TypeFull Time
Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2018
College Degree Required?Yes
Emailoperationsdirector@vadm.org
Phone(434) 977-1025

Description

Education Manager Job Description

The Virginia Discovery Museum Education Manager (EM) oversees all aspects of education and outreach at the museum. The EM works to ensure that VDM’s mission is represented in its programs, events and exhibits. The EM serves as a point of contact for community partnerships and works to maintain VDM’s presence as an educational destination in Charlottesville.

This full-time hire works 40 hours a week, M-F 9-5pm. Occasional weekend hours may be required to attend community events. The ideal candidate must be outgoing and enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children and families.

 

 
 

Job Duties

Programs and Education
The Education Manager:

  • Manages the museum’s well-established and well-attended camp program, including registration, development of content, resourcing, coordination with guest instructors, and implementation of spring break camp and 8 summer camps.
  • Develops and implements weekly drop in programming during the school year.
  • Develops and implements special programming such as Date Night Drop Off and holiday programs.
  • Plans and implements Kid*Vention, our annual family science festival.
  • Manages StarLab portable planetarium outreach program.
  • Manages group visits and field trips.
  • Oversees VDM’s participation in community events and festivals.
  • Promotes VDM’s special programs on radio, television and Facebook.
  • Works with exhibits staff to develop educational, interactive exhibits.
  • Writes information regarding education for the blog and for other publications.
  • Maintains and stocks Creation Station art studio.

Operations/Administrative

  • Assists in gallery opening, closing, and maintenance, including seasonal rotation of manipulatives and books.
  • Assists with grant writing as it pertains to programs and educational goals.
  • Orders cleaning, office, and exhibit supplies.

Skills Required

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong educational background (education degree preferred) and at least 2-3 years working in education, either in a classroom setting or in program management.

To apply, please email cover letter and résumé to operationsdirector@vadm.org or mail to: Director of Operations, Virginia Discovery Museum, P.O. Box 1128 Charlottesville, VA 22902. No telephone inquiries. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Schedule

This full-time hire works 40 hours a week, M-F 9-5pm. Occasional weekend hours may be required to attend community events. The ideal candidate must be outgoing and enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children and families.