School Programs Specialist

The Annenberg Foundation Trust At Sunnylands•Rancho Mirage, CA

4d•$31 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The School Programs Specialist is a full-time non-exempt employee of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. The position, in coordination with the Director of the Sunnylands Center & Gardens, is responsible for development and implementation of education programs.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
Possesses integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Comfortable interacting and influencing at the most mid-level of an organization.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives.
Ability to balance multiple priorities effectively, be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and be committed to excellence.
Must be highly organized and resourceful with a problem-solving acumen and professional demeanor.
3+ years of experience developing, coordinating, and delivering programs to K-12 students.
Bachelor’s degree in museum education, teaching, or related field.
Fluent in English and Spanish; provide verbal interpretation and written translation support.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts research related to education programs, tours, and interpretive materials.
Develops school programming that meets state benchmarks and standards in both English and Spanish.
Creates and distributes educational materials, publications, ticketing, guest lists, and signage for school-based education programs.
Oversees program site and space logistics, including physical set-up of all necessary program spaces and lecture facilities for onsite school-based programs.
Responsible for communication with school districts and teachers for school site programs.
Responsible for communication with support staff including operations and Center & Gardens for onsite programs.
Responsible for hourly-staff scheduling and work assignments during school-based programs.
Responsible for communicating with and scheduling contracted instructors for school-based programs.
Collects data, analyzes, and evaluates school-based programs for their educational value.
Makes oral presentations and instructs diverse audiences.
Provides translation services for Spanish language content for Education, Communications and Collections Departments.
Responsible for processing departmental purchases and expense reporting to Director.
Resolve problems tactfully, courteously, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.