Sandy Spring Museum Educational Programming Coordinator
Reports to Executive Director
Supervises: Volunteers and part-time weekend education staff
The Sandy Spring Museum is a private, independently operated museum located between Washington DC and Baltimore. The Museum is entering an exciting period of growth – embarking on a master plan, making upgrades to facilities, expanding programming, and building a larger audience. We are looking for a team member who has experience working in a community-focused organization, who brings energy and enthusiasm to his/her work, and who is creative and self-motivated.
This is a new position, building on a former staff position that focused primarily on school programs. The intent is to expand the concept of educational programming to incorporate all programming occurring at the museum. As the museum is in a renewal phase, this position requires someone who wants to be involved with a project from its inception and who has experience creating a new program and seeing it through to its successful launch.
This is a 24-hour a week job with flexible hours. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan for a diverse assortment of monthly programming geared towards adult audiences, which may include discussion groups, lectures, book signings, workshops, and so on.
Design programming so as to appeal to a diverse audience
Help build audience through community outreach
Plan program schedule at least four months in advance
Coordinate system for tracking program registration
Collaborate with marketing staff to develop materials and a plan for marketing programs
Consider the potential for revenue generation in the development of programming
Manage group and school tours
Group Tours:
Schedule adult tours and tour guides
Recruit and train guides to lead tours
School Groups:
Maintain field trip curriculum so it remains current with school learning standards
Market field trips to public and private schools
Schedule field trips
Recruit, train and schedule volunteers to assist with tours
Conduct off-site school programming as requested
Provide supervision for a bi-monthly story telling program and a weekly children’s program. These programs are run by part-time staff and volunteers who are supervised by the Educational Programming Coordinator.
Maintain communication with program staff and volunteers
Provide oversight of programs to ensure high standards are upheld
Ensure that all programs are adequately staffed
Devise system for tracking program attendance
Collaborate with marketing staff to develop materials and plan for marketing
Work to enhance the overall mission of the museum by working collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.
Necessary skills:
Bachelors degree required; masters preferred. Must be fluent in all Microsoft Office applications. Preferred experience working with databases. Highly organized and efficient with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Professional demeanor and comfort interacting with the public and museum volunteers.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references to aweiss@sandyspringmuseum.org. The deadline for applying is October 31 but applications will be reviewed as they come in, so you are encouraged to apply early.
Supervises: Volunteers and part-time weekend education staff
The Sandy Spring Museum is a private, independently operated museum located between Washington DC and Baltimore. The Museum is entering an exciting period of growth – embarking on a master plan, making upgrades to facilities, expanding programming, and building a larger audience. We are looking for a team member who has experience working in a community-focused organization, who brings energy and enthusiasm to his/her work, and who is creative and self-motivated.
This is a new position, building on a former staff position that focused primarily on school programs. The intent is to expand the concept of educational programming to incorporate all programming occurring at the museum. As the museum is in a renewal phase, this position requires someone who wants to be involved with a project from its inception and who has experience creating a new program and seeing it through to its successful launch.
This is a 24-hour a week job with flexible hours. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan for a diverse assortment of monthly programming geared towards adult audiences, which may include discussion groups, lectures, book signings, workshops, and so on.
Design programming so as to appeal to a diverse audience
Help build audience through community outreach
Plan program schedule at least four months in advance
Coordinate system for tracking program registration
Collaborate with marketing staff to develop materials and a plan for marketing programs
Consider the potential for revenue generation in the development of programming
Manage group and school tours
Group Tours:
Schedule adult tours and tour guides
Recruit and train guides to lead tours
School Groups:
Maintain field trip curriculum so it remains current with school learning standards
Market field trips to public and private schools
Schedule field trips
Recruit, train and schedule volunteers to assist with tours
Conduct off-site school programming as requested
Provide supervision for a bi-monthly story telling program and a weekly children’s program. These programs are run by part-time staff and volunteers who are supervised by the Educational Programming Coordinator.
Maintain communication with program staff and volunteers
Provide oversight of programs to ensure high standards are upheld
Ensure that all programs are adequately staffed
Devise system for tracking program attendance
Collaborate with marketing staff to develop materials and plan for marketing
Work to enhance the overall mission of the museum by working collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.
Necessary skills:
Bachelors degree required; masters preferred. Must be fluent in all Microsoft Office applications. Preferred experience working with databases. Highly organized and efficient with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Professional demeanor and comfort interacting with the public and museum volunteers.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references to aweiss@sandyspringmuseum.org. The deadline for applying is October 31 but applications will be reviewed as they come in, so you are encouraged to apply early.
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