Learning Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Williamsburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves in an educational role and as a team leader, overseeing daily logistics and assisting with the development of educational programs using dialogic and inquiry-based methods for K–12th grade audiences. Additional responsibilities include the ability to supervise and mentor diverse staff, apply adult training methodologies, handle administrative duties and evaluate programming for maximum visitor impact.

Requirements

Knowledge of adult training methodology, interview, and evaluation techniques.
Knowledge of museum education techniques and resources.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in supervising and mentoring a diverse staff.
Skilled in presenting education programs to diverse seventh to twelfth grade and teacher audiences.
Skilled in evaluating programming based on visitor impact.
Ability to work with all levels of staff, volunteers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

History, anthropology, museum studies or education, acquired through coursework, could be highly beneficial to this role.
Experience in development and implementation of seventh to twelfth grade lessons/activities.
Experience in museum education program development.
Experience in training adults and performing employee evaluations.
Teaching experience at a variety of levels preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily logistics of educational programs.
Assist with the development of educational programs using dialogic and inquiry-based methods for K–12th grade audiences.
Supervise and mentor diverse staff.
Apply adult training methodologies.
Handle administrative duties.
Evaluate programming for maximum visitor impact.
Motivate team members to develop programming and training that furthers strategic initiative.
Develop, implement, and revise inquiry based and dialogic education programs.
Organize resources effectively to achieve objectives.
Complete tasks in a timely manner.
Think critically and work effectively in individual and team settings.