Details

Open Date 08/22/2024

Requisition Number PRN39622B

Job Title Coordinator, Education

Working Title Afterschool Outreach Coordinator

Job Grade D

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday–Friday (standard business and afterschool hours), plus occasional evenings and weekends.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $41,600-$60,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Afterschool Community Outreach Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of a robust and strategic Afterschool Community Outreach Program by: creating and implementing an annual work plan for offsite and onsite afterschool community outreach, including all logistics and tracking for reporting; developing, delivering, and overseeing relevant and engaging community outreach education content, curriculum, and activities in collaboration with Museum departments; investigating and pursuing partnership and outreach opportunities; performing ongoing program evaluation and improvement; and maintaining database of individuals and organizations related to outreach partners. This position may also supervise community outreach volunteers. This position is grant-funded through September 30, 2025, with the possibility of continuing depending on factors such as funding renewal. Review of applications will begin on Monday, September 16, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

The Afterschool Community Outreach Coordinator will:

• Oversee day-to-day operations by organizing and coordinating offsite and onsite afterschool community outreach opportunities; promoting the Museum’s exhibits and programs, including developing and facilitating STEM -based programming; working directly with partner organizations; and handling logistics.

• Lead the development, evaluation, and refinement of assigned educational program(s), including curriculum writing, classroom teaching, and supporting materials.

• Maintain program budget, supplies, and participant communications in a timely manner for afterschool community outreach programming.

• Recognize and respect differences, and foster collaborations that support connections between Museum exhibitions, collections, and research, and program participants’ lives, perspectives, and experiences to ensure an environment of belonging at NHMU .

• Develop, foster, and sustain long-term relationships with key community partners; work closely with community partners to better understand community needs for enriched interactions.

• Establish short- and long-term objectives in collaboration with the Community Programs Manager by identifying key partnership opportunities; leveraging NHMU’s exhibits, collections, research, and programs; prioritizing underrecognized communities; and by maintaining a rotational schedule to visit westside afterschool providers.

• Maintain records to support and advance the program, including a database of community partners and relevant annual events.

• Prepare reports by tracking program data, including audience numbers and demographics; assist in establishing protocols for accurate data capture, evaluation, and impact.

• Conducts evaluation of educational program(s) to identify areas for improvement and initiates appropriate changes.

• Develop and maintain professional peer contacts with partner organizations and internal staff in order to stay current on educational and scientific information, pursue collaborative opportunities, and contribute to Museum-wide goals.

• Train and supervise the afterschool community outreach volunteers.

• May plan and coordinate outreach publicity activities by determining priorities, preparing a business plan, coordinating advertising materials and/or marketing programs to individuals and organizations.

• Collaborate with other Community Outreach team members and the Collections Registrar’s office to adhere to artifact handling protocols and the Museum’s pest management policies to continuously advance Community Outreach’s efforts to care for artifacts on loan and to clean and inventory supplies.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, ability to travel and occasionally remain overnight as needed for delivering programs statewide, and may require 4-6 hours driving in a single day.

• Ability to manage/lift up to 50 lbs. and drive a high-roof cargo van or other oversize vehicle. This is an essential function of the job which will involve moving our Traveling Treasures mobile exhibit.

• Occasionally required to work evenings and weekends as needed for outreach program delivery.

• Participate in other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and two years related experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience in developing and teaching formal and/or informal educational programs.

• Experience coordinating educational program logistics.

• Experience working with people from different backgrounds.

• Computer skills, including database and graphics software.

• Broad knowledge of natural history topics.

• Ability to speak conversational Spanish and translate interpretive documents into Spanish.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

We welcome applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and alternative paths to achieving the required qualifications for this role. If you feel that your experience is equivalent to the required qualifications, you are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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