Education Program Manager

West 4th Strategy•New London, CT

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Program Manager will manage the daily delivery of education programs in the National Coast Guard Museum’s STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab and implement Government-approved K–12 and adult educational programs. The role supervises Education Program Assistants and volunteers, coordinates school field trips and group flow, and manages educational materials within approved funding and supply limits. The position is based at the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut, and is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
Four to six years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
Ability to interact professionally with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
Schedule flexibility to oversee programs during weekends, school breaks, and special evening events.
Experience coordinating field trips and educational programs with regional school districts, homeschool networks, and community groups.
Knowledge of curriculum frameworks such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and ability to translate 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
General knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard history, search and rescue, and marine science missions.
Familiarity with learning tools, science labs, and interactive maker spaces.

Responsibilities

Implement Government-approved K–12 and adult educational programs and recommend improvements for Government review.
Manage 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.
Coordinate incoming school field trips, including schedules, greeting classes, and managing group flow.
Manage setup, safety, inventory, and use of educational materials within approved funding and supply limits.
Work with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers to assist with STEM and history programs.