Good-To-Go Program Coordinator

Pretend City Children's Museum•Irvine, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

In line with our goals, we are currently seeking an experienced mission driven Good-To-Go Program Coordinator to perform a wide range of duties for the Museum’s developmental screening initiative titled, “Good to Go-Supporting Your Child’s Development, Every Step of the Way.” The coordinator will help plan, execute and assist in the facilitation of all events, activities, and projects relating to these programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, Health, Museum Management, or a related field (preferred)
Minimum 3 years’ experience and working knowledge of children’s museums or other informal learning environments, program development, program operations, evaluation and exhibit development
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
Ability to read communication styles of team members and partners who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, funders staff, community organizations
Ability to bring project to successful completion
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
A high level of creative thinking and self-motivation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks independently and meet schedules
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, management, community members and volunteers
Able to maintain confidentiality
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Solid working knowledge and proficiency of current Internet technologies, Microsoft Word, Excel

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience with both adults and children desirable, but not required
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and implementation of Good to Go Monthly activities including but not limited to Way to Play Days, Baby Steps events, Toddler Town, Neurodivergent Family Nights, caregiver workshops and Community Outreach Events
Maintain an accurate working knowledge of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ); attend ASQ training courses and updates as needed
Assist in processing incoming ASQs within 48 hours of receiving, this includes reporting results to caregiver, providing appropriate resources as applicable, referring to Help Me Grow as needed, distributing admission ticket, and entering data into OC Screening Registry database
Utilize educational expertise to communicate the importance of developmental check-ups and the connection between children’s play and their development
Assist in research, scheduling, and booking classes, workshops, and special events related to Good to Go with support and guidance from the Chief Experience Officer
Assist with the coordination of partners including those providing screenings, bringing student volunteers, doing programming or otherwise supporting a Good to Go event
Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of the annual Good to Go Fair
Learn and understand the educational value of the learning spaces and how play in each of the learning space assists in the development of the child
Works full-time on-site Monday-Friday; may work occasionally off-site or on a weekend based as needed
Attend resource fairs and networking meetings/events as they relate to promoting the Good to Go Initiative
Contributes to the delivery of progress reports (monthly stats), updates, and new proposals pertaining to Good to Go
Model and train staff on appropriate educational interactions regarding Good to Go programs, events, and developmental activities
Coordinate Good to Go activities with Museum Floor Lead and Associate, Facilities, Development and Marketing
Assists with the implementation of educational and developmentally appropriate activities on Way to Play Days
Assists caregivers in completing ASQ screenings on museum floor and at Way to Play Days
Drafts, schedules, and confirms all email reminders and e-blast content pertaining to Good To Go events
Supports Stage Staff during all Good to Go events
Ensures all links for Good to Go Events are active and accurate; manages registration as applicable
Perform other duties as assigned