School Age Program Manager

Franklin Park Conservatory•Columbus, OH

18h

About The Position

The School Age Program Manager leads the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of youth education programs that connect children and families to nature, science, art, and horticulture through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of programs serving Pre-K through Grade 12 audiences both at Franklin Park Conservatory and throughout the community, including school programs, outreach initiatives, summer camps, Homeschool Day events, and strategic partnerships with Columbus City Schools (CCS). The position is responsible for supervising educational staff, managing program budgets and logistics, evaluating program effectiveness, and expanding access to educational opportunities for youth and families. For the application, submitting a cover letter is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Natural Sciences, Environmental Education, Biology, Horticulture, Art Education, Food Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching or facilitating educational programs for youth in formal or informal learning environments.
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory, coaching, or team leadership experience.
Experience in designing curriculum, educational programming, or learning experiences for youth audiences.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental education, STEM education, natural resources, horticulture, plant science, art education, or related disciplines.
Experience with program evaluation and outcome measurement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in educational programming and service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Tessitura or similar registration/ticketing systems is a plus.
Familiarity with informal learning environments such as museums, botanical gardens, nature centers, zoos, or cultural institutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct the planning, implementation, evaluation, and lead creation of curriculum of onsite educational programs serving Pre-K through Grade 12 audiences, including Homeschool.
Lead the development and delivery of outreach school programs that extend the Conservatory's educational impact throughout the community.
Manage the Conservatory's summer camp program, including curriculum development, staff supervision, budget oversight, registration coordination, risk management, program evaluation, and the delivery of engaging, high-quality experiences for campers and families.
Lead the creation and implementation of curriculum for Columbus City Schools partnerships, such as grant funded programming, after-school programs, professional development opportunities, and field trip scholarship initiatives.
Hire, train, and supervise full-time, on-call, and seasonal staff.
Assist with accounting tasks, such as tracking expenses, check requests, invoices, and reconciliation.
Direct the planning and delivery of quarterly Homeschool Day educational events.
Works collaboratively with Community Outreach and Education staff and other Conservatory Departments to ensure successful delivery and marketing of programs and meeting the overall goals of the Conservatory.
Assist in and/or leads volunteer training related to youth programming.
Provides excellent customer service to teachers, students and general admission guests of the Conservatory.
Participates as an active member of the COE team to help envision future educational programming and projects as they relate to overall Conservatory growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.