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The Science Spectrum seeks an energetic, team-oriented individual who will champion high quality, engaging learning programming that inspires curiosity and creativity, making connections to all museum visitors. The Manager will oversee and actively participate in the development, coordination, delivery, evaluation, and promotion of the following diverse museum programs: Camps & Workshops, Inreach/Outreach School Programs, Live Demonstrations, Birthday Parties, Lubbock Children’s Museum (early childhood) Programs, Special Events, and Volunteer Participation in these activities.
The Manager will recruit and train program facilitation staff and volunteers. The Manager will be responsible for fiscal management of the department and oversee maintenance and organization of education spaces, materials, and supply storage areas. The Education Manager will collaborate with and support other staff across departments to ensure that the Museum meets its mission through engaging programs and signature events. The Manager will foster strong external collaboration with other community and educational organizations and leaders and act as liaison between these partners and the museum. Full time, exempt, salary range commensurate with experience. Health Insurance benefit assistance available.

Essential Requirements:

• Three to five years’ experience with children’s programs, particularly developing, leading, teaching, and
  evaluating. In a museum or informal education setting, a plus. In a field of science, a plus.
• A Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two years’ experience managing, supervising staff, preferably a diverse staff with a team approach.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal –public speaking.
• Self-motivated, creative, resourceful, and outgoing personality.
• Ability to interact with a variety of groups.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, web-based software, and a willingness to
  learn new systems.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Adaptable, flexible, time manager, multitasker.
• Able to work beyond normal business hours, weekends and holidays when needed.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for routine periods. Able to go up and down stairs, lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

*The job description is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and work conditions of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify the duties of this position and designate other functions as essential at any point in time.

If you have a passion for STEM education and enjoy sharing your knowledge in a fun and interactive way, we encourage you to apply for the STEM Educator position. Join our team and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals! STEM Educators present STEM programming and hands-on activities both at the museum and off-site at schools and various community organizations, conduct live science shows and demonstrations, engage with museum visitors, assist guests with exhibits throughout the museum, give orientations to visiting school groups, and participate in various special events. Applicants must have good public speaking abilities, be comfortable teaching a variety of STEM topics and handling live animals, and have a passionate and friendly attitude.

The Lubbock Children’s Museum is the pre-school children’s (ages 5 & under) discovery and play gallery with-in the Science Spectrum Museum. LCM staff greet, monitor and manage the number of visitors entering the LCM, as well as facilitate age appropriate craft, story-time and hands-on science activities with-in the gallery.  Staff also regularly pick-up and return toys and other items to their designated locations, and are responsible for continuous and thorough cleaning of the gallery.  Staff will also occasionally participate in additional museum-wide educational events, and offer assistance during science camps and workshops. Staff will also be trained and scheduled to coordinate children’s birthday party groups on the weekends. Applicants must be friendly and out-going in personality, and must be able to be on their feet for extended periods of time.