Education Program Manager

ROLE

We need an experienced Education Program Manager at the National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM). The NCGM is a new 80,000 square foot national museum in New London, Connecticut, built to honor the history and missions of the U.S. Coast Guard and expected to welcome roughly 300,000 visitors a year. In this role, you will manage daily delivery of education programs in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab and implement Government approved K through 12 and adult educational programs. You will supervise Education Program Assistants and volunteers, coordinate incoming school field trips and group flow, and manage educational materials within approved supply limits. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements Government approved K through 12 and adult educational programs and recommends improvements for Government review.
• Manages daily education delivery in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab, overseeing sessions led by Education Program Assistants and volunteers and providing coaching, feedback, and quality control.
• Acts as the operational coordinator for incoming school field trips, coordinating schedules, greeting classes, and managing group flow.
• Manages setup, safety, inventory, and use of educational materials within approved funding and supply limits.
• Works with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers to assist in executing STEM and history programs.

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
• Proven ability to interact professionally with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
• Schedule flexibility to oversee educational programs during weekends, school breaks, and special evening events.
• Success coordinating field trips and educational programs with regional school districts, homeschool networks, and community groups.
• Deep knowledge of curriculum frameworks such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and translating them into hands on museum lessons.
• Experience supervising and mentoring instructional staff, tracking schedules, and managing educational supplies.
• Experience executing mobile or offsite education initiatives targeting diverse or remote school groups.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• General knowledge of USCG history, search and rescue, and marine science missions.
• Familiarity with learning tools, science labs, and interactive maker spaces.

LOCATION

New London, Connecticut – National Coast Guard Museum

CLEARANCE

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must pass a federal background investigation and meet facility and system access requirements

HOURS

40 hours per week. 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $80,000 – $85,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the client. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.