LAC Federal · 18 hours ago
LAC - Education Coordinator (NMHM)
Silver Spring,MD,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLAC Federal is seeking an Education Coordinator to support museum public programs and outreach initiatives. This role involves developing and managing educational programs, coordinating tours, and overseeing volunteer services to engage diverse audiences and advance the museum's mission.
Information ServicesKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and evaluates museum tour, education, outreach, and volunteer programs in collaboration with the Public Programs Manager
Participates in the planning and execution of museum activities that engage audiences, including exhibition planning and interpretation
Executes museum public programs and events as scheduled, including in-person and virtual offerings
Creates curriculum and interpretive materials to supplement exhibitions and public programs
Maintains awareness of current best practices in museum education, interpretation, and volunteer management
Manages the museum’s volunteer and intern programs in support of the museum mission
Recruits, interviews, trains, supervises, and evaluates docents and volunteers
Develops and implements guidelines and procedures for docent program conduct and evaluation
Provides orientation, training, counseling, ongoing supervision, and performance evaluation for volunteers
Regularly reviews service delivery, operational effectiveness, and fiscal aspects of the docent program
Manages the museum’s tour program, including guided and unguided visits
Develops, evaluates, and updates tour programs and pre- and post-visit materials
Receives tour requests and schedules group visits
Schedules docents and staff to support tours and special presentations
Provides specialized tours and presentations upon request
Oversees daily attendance data collection and reporting
Directs front desk staffing and supervises assigned personnel
Opens and closes museum buildings as directed
Coordinates and delivers community outreach programs, including off-site activities
Develops age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate, and engaging educational programs
Cultivates cooperative relationships civic organizations, youth groups, educational institutions, professional associations, and other partners
Assists with preparation of reports and required documentation
Coordinates or represents the museum at meetings, conferences, and functions locally, CONUS, or OCONUS, consistent with museum policies
Provides subject-matter expertise across museum mission areas when requested
Performs physical tasks required to support mission execution, including lifting and moving objects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, History, Museum Studies, or a closely related field
Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience in museum tours, education, or public program planning and execution
Minimum five (5) years of experience managing docents, volunteers, or interns (internships do not count toward experience)
Demonstrated experience in staff and volunteer supervision, training, and general administration
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse audiences and populations
Experience planning and delivering both in-person and virtual museum programs
Experience with event planning, scheduling, and program evaluation
Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to travel locally; occasional travel CONUS or OCONUS for outreach, events, or professional development
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with museum operations, including lifting and moving materials
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Company
LAC Federal
LAC Federal, a division of LAC Group, serves the Federal Government, providing knowledge and information management services, It is a sub-organization of LAC Group.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-08Acquired
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