Outreach Coordinator

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•$17

About The Position

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences. This is a union position. The Outreach Coordinator plans and facilitates off-campus programs for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab, extending the Museum's reach and meeting learners where they are. This role is responsible for creating and delivering innovative and inclusive Museum programs that foster joy, curiosity, creativity, and kindness in the community, in settings such as schools, libraries and community centers, while ensuring programming is effective through program evaluation.

Requirements

Prior experience working in formal or informal learning required.
One (1) or more years of previous experience in an outreach, program planning, formal or informal education role strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute inclusive youth-oriented programs that promote kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity.
Willingness to learn and adapt.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to effectively convey information to both children and adults.
Effectively create school-based offerings.
A valid PA driver's license is required for this role.
FBI fingerprints results, PA Child Abuse History Certification (Act 33) and PA State Criminal Record Check (Act 34) are required.

Nice To Haves

Substitution of years of experience may be considered equivalent to formal educational training, but Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that off-site programming is fun, educational, relevant, and inclusive for learners of diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities
Maintain positive relationships with schools, educators, community members and other stakeholders while delivering high quality off-site programming
Create, lead, and participate in off-site programs that support the Museum's mission and learning practices in both formal and informal education settings, including schools and libraries
Work collaboratively with other members of the Education, Learning and Research, and Community Engagement teams to plan, schedule, execute, and evaluate off-site programs in a variety of settings
Work with other members of the education, community engagement, and group operations teams to maintain supply ordering and management, arrange transportation, and scheduling, and invoicing.
Collaborate with Museum Educators to ensure consistent educational program quality cross-campus and off-campus.
Work with the Educator Professional Development Specialist, Community Engagement Manager, Group Operations Manager, and Education Programs Coordinator, and other staff to grow relationships with schools and education professionals, including teachers and administrators.
Facilitate experiences for the Museum's occasional participation in off-site festivals and tabling events.
Work with the Learning + Research Department to evaluate programming and metrics of success.