Education Director


  • Full Time
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • $50,000-55,000 USD / Year

Website Science Central

Hands-on science center in northeast Indiana.

POSITION: Education Director

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Science Central, a hands-on science center (physical, natural and applied sciences), is currently hiring a knowledgeable, self-directed, creative, outgoing, highly-skilled and organized individual to direct its education department (on-site, outreach, distance learning, etc.).  This is a professional, senior-level position, reporting to the Executive Director. As a member of the senior leadership team, the job requires previous experience in informal science education, program development, staff management, project planning, grants management and multi-tasking high-level concurrent and future activities. This is a “hands-on” position and the employee will spend much of their time doing, as well as directing.

 

Duties will include:

lead in the development, planning, scheduling, staffing and presentation of all science center programs (demos, camps, outreach, online learning, workshops, etc.);
growth of all revenue and non-revenue programs, and monitoring the numbers, finances and data;
hire, train, manage and coach outreach, school, public and special weekend and evening programs full-time, part-time and seasonal staff;
have a strong presence in the educational community (schools, universities, community centers, scouts, etc.);
manage various Strategic Plan components;
participate in and/or lead various internal staff and Board, and external community committees;
assist with researching, writing, and reviewing grants and grant reports, and managing grant activities and funds
collect, maintain, analyze and report on programs and program-participant data
REQUIRED SKILLS:

Comfortable with and interested in science and public education; have a strong background in program development, planning and presentation; experience in researching and writing program scripts; grant writing and management; financial acumen to monitor and stay within budgets; exceptional communication skills (with staff and colleagues) and public speaking abilities (comfortable working with audiences of all sizes/ ages/backgrounds), outgoing, flexible, professional in attitude and appearance; energetic, enthusiastic; highly organized, strong leadership abilities; must be able to be both self-directed and work in a team-oriented environment; have strong sense of humor; moderate lifting (approx. 40 lbs.) when setting-up chairs, tables, equipment, etc.; ability to work occasional long hours.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an entry-level position. Must have experience in the informal science education field (science center, science museum, children’s museum, nature center, zoo/aquarium, etc.); Bachelor’s degree in science, education, etc., with college-level science classes; experience with all levels of staff management. Ability to drive, valid Drivers License and successful completion of a Criminal Background Check is required.

 

SCHEDULE:  Full time; schedule is flexible but will include days, weekends, early hours and evenings.

 

SALARY:  $50,000-55,000 per year dependent upon experience; exempt position; with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, etc. and generous paid time off.

 

APPLY:  Open posting, position filled as needed. Obtain application online (https://sciencecentral.org/about-us/2013-01-09-18-11-02/job-opportunities.html). Send 1) completed application, 2) cover letter, 3) resume, 4) examples of science program scripts, 5) other writing examples, such as brochures, newsletters, etc. 6) five professional references to:

Executive Director

Science Central

1950 North Clinton Street

Fort Wayne, IN  46805

Fax: (260) 422-2899

mfisher@sciencecentral.org

 

 

Science Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

To apply for this job please visit www.sciencecentral.org.