Work Location: Onsite, New London, Connecticut
Security Requirement: Ability to successfully complete a Tier 1/NACI suitability investigation and obtain required facility and system access
Position Overview
We are seeking an Education Program Manager to oversee the daily delivery of Government-approved educational programs at a federal museum. The position will coordinate activities within the STEM/Mission Center, Innovation Lab, galleries, and other designated educational spaces.
The Education Program Manager will supervise contractor education personnel, coordinate school and community-group visits, support curriculum implementation, and ensure consistent delivery of engaging maritime, historical, and STEM-based educational experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily delivery of approved K-12, adult, STEM, maritime-history, and public-education programs.
- Supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate contractor-provided Education Program Assistants.
- Coordinate school field trips, homeschool programs, community-group visits, and educational events.
- Manage group arrival, scheduling, classroom assignments, visitor flow, and operational logistics.
- Implement Government-approved curricula and recommend program improvements for Government review.
- Support educational content aligned with applicable academic frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Coordinate with school administrators, teachers, community organizations, and authorized military or Government liaisons.
- Manage the setup, inventory, safe use, and operational readiness of educational supplies and instructional materials.
- Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to train volunteers and docents supporting STEM and history programs.
- Monitor program delivery and apply quality-control measures to maintain consistent educational standards.
- Support weekend, school-break, and evening educational programs when required.
- Ensure contractor personnel do not independently establish Government educational policy or official public messaging.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, a STEM discipline, or a related field.
- Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in museum education, curriculum development, educational-program administration, or a closely related area.
- Experience coordinating field trips or educational programs with school districts, homeschool groups, community organizations, or similar partners.
- Experience implementing curriculum-based, hands-on, or informal learning programs.
- Supervisory or team-lead experience involving instructors, facilitators, education assistants, or volunteers.
- Strong communication, public-speaking, scheduling, and program-coordination skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, school breaks, and evening events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, STEM, or a related discipline.
- Experience with the Next Generation Science Standards or comparable curriculum frameworks.
- Knowledge of Coast Guard history, maritime operations, search and rescue, navigation, or marine science.
- Experience operating educational science labs, innovation labs, maker spaces, or interactive learning environments.
- Experience developing or coordinating offsite and mobile educational outreach programs.
Summary of Benefits
- 15 PTO days
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical Insurance with – 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution).
- Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture.
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed in and out of network coverage.
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support,
- Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability
- Pet Insurance through Nationwide
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.
- $1500 Annual Training Budget
- $1500 Referral bonus
- Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus
- Flexible work arrangements
Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled