Department: Programs & Exhibitions
Reports to: Assistant Curator, Exhibitions
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt

Responsibilities

General

• Coordinate all scheduled Arts Education Center (AEC) programming with all other Museum departments
• Track all programs against annual budget
• Stock, maintain, and track all inventory of supplies and equipment in the AEC in coordination with Visitor Experience Department
• Evaluate all Education programs
• Develop and maintain a system for photographic and video documentation of all Education programs
• Answer Education related phone, email and mail inquiries
• Additional duties as required; occasional evening and/or weekend work

School Visit Program
Coordinate all aspects of school visit program including but not limited to:

• Booking school visits: includes scheduling, sending confirmation and follow-up emails
• Develop and implement plan for liaising with San Diego Unified School District including but not limited to establishment of a Teacher Advisory Council
• Lead training sessions for school visit facilitators in partnership with Assistant Curator, Exhibitions
• Develop and implement formal evaluation system for school visit facilitators
• Initiate school visit promotional strategies to local schools and PTAs
• Track and report all relevant school visit statistics and assist with frequent data collection in support of multiple Museum departments
• Maintain master school contact list
• Serve as liaison for San Diego County Office of Education, as well as local public, private, and charter K-12 schools
• Coordinate periodic Educators Evening events

Summer & Day Camps
Coordinate all administrative aspects of Day and Summer Camp Programs including but not limited to:

• Process and track camp registration, and handle all communication with camp families
• Oversee camp materials procurement and/or reimbursements
• Serve as day to day contact for camp counselors and/or facilitators
• Create and manage camp counselor/facilitator and classroom schedules
• Plan and train counselors on “free play” activities for between workshop hours

After School Programs

• Serve as liaison for NCM After School partner schools
• Evaluate existing After School program
• Support After School facilitators with weekly and/or monthly curriculum

Partnership Programs

• Coordinate programs and activities generated from existing and future partnership organizations

Fee for Service Classes

• Oversee and evaluate NCM’s family class offerings
• Coordinate with instructors on materials, equipment, and set-up needs

Qualifications
Requirements include a minimum of two years proven teaching experience in formal and informal classroom settings, elementary preferred. Certified California school teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree is required. Additional experience in museum and arts education, art history, studio art or an allied field preferred.

• Demonstrated project/program management or administration experience required.
• Knowledge of San Diego Unified School District, the California Education System and California State Standards for the Visual and Performing Arts
• Experience in visual arts or art museum education and knowledge of contemporary art a plus
• Must be committed, and sensitive, to working with children
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences, including other staff members, volunteers and the general public
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills are necessary; ability to work as part of a team of dedicated professionals is essential
• Ability to coordinate collaborative projects that serve a diverse range of audiences; excellent speaking, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task, keep strict deadlines and handle shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Bilingual a plus

Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see and hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk and lift or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must be able to verbally communicate in a concise manner.

Work Environment
The majority of work is performed in a museum environment with attendant noise level and requires observance of safe work practices, fire regulations, and avoidance of falls, trips, and similar office work hazards. Due to the nature of the position, some weekend and evening hours will be required.

To Apply
Please submit your resume and salary requirements along with a thoughtful cover letter that clearly describes how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position. Email resume and cover letter to education@thinkplaycreate.org and reference “Coordinator, Education” in the subject line.

 

Department: Operations
Reports to: Maintenance Lead
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt
Salary range: $9 per hour

The New Children's Museum seeks a highly-motivated, customer service focused, professional maintenance technician to assist us in maintaining our building and grounds consistent with Museum standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and sanitary condition of the facilities, grounds, adjoining park, and exhibits
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space
• Maintain restrooms and restroom supplies
• Empties trash receptacles and recycle bins
• Performs other minor and routine janitorial duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Experience: One to three years experience in maintenance and/or janitorial services. Clear communication skills required, both in writing and verbally.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and lift or move up to 30–50 pounds; occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment
The majority of work is performed in a museum environment with attendant noise level and requires observance of safe work practices, fire regulations, and avoidance of falls, trips, and similar office work hazards. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or particles that are toxic or caustic chemicals. Employee may be regularly working near moving mechanical parts. Due to the nature of the position, weekend and early morning hours will be required.

To Apply
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter that clearly describes how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position. Email resume and cover letter to facilities@thinkplaycreate.org and reference “Maintenance Technician” in the subject line.