Museum Programs Coordinator

General Description:

Santa Fe Children's Museum is looking for fun-loving, positive-thinking individuals with experience working with children (ages 0-12) to provide engaging, hands-on activities and experiences for our guests. Examples include engineering challenges (e.g. egg drop), balloon-powered rockets, decorating sugar skulls, and horno cooking.

Utilizing the Museum’s resources and interactive exhibits, the Museum Programs Coordinator supports the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs. The Museum Programs Coordinator works closely in collaboration with the Education Team to ensure that all programs at the Museum align with the Museum’s mission, programming standards, and strategic plan.

Essential Functions: The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed.

Programming:

● Support the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of Museum programs - including but not limited to the following: ○ Field trips

○ Outreach (off-site)

○ Public Programs

○ Special events (e.g. Weird Science Halloween Bash)

○ Drop-off programs (e.g. summer camp)

● Serve as point person for the Stargazer Planetarium, develop field trip lessons, and complete related outreach requests (e.g. CONTACT project)

● Coordinate curriculum/materials for and facilitate Pajama Storytime at the

Southside Library

● Positively engage and interact with children and families through play at scheduled programs

● Assist guests by providing pertinent information regarding the Museum's mission, exhibits, programs, and services

● Facilitate pop-up activities throughout the Museum during high attendance hours

● As needed, serve as auxiliary manager for drop-off programs

In collaboration with the Education Team:

● Prepare materials and activities for scheduled programs

● Maintain program spaces and basic supply organization

● Provide a welcoming, engaging experience for children and caregivers

● Establish and maintain community partnerships

● Remain current with education standards, child development practices, and children’s museum best practices

● Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of programming relative to strategic goals and grant requirements

Weekends and evenings required (average 2-3 per month). Other Museum duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A.A. or B.A. in education or related field with 1-3 years' experience working with children ages 0-12 in classrooms, museums, recreational settings, and/or after-school programs. Bilingual proficiency strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Playful attitude.

Knowledge and experience working with children aged 0-12 and their caregivers.

Strong understanding of early childhood milestones and play-based learning philosophies.

Strong leadership and organizational skills. Ability to work independently on designated tasks.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to manage groups of children or mixed-age crowds while creating an inclusive environment.

Familiarity with creating age-appropriate curriculum for school groups, families, and adults.

Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED preferred.

Must submit to and pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

Ability to lift, carry and otherwise move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

Ability to utilize computer equipment to complete daily work responsibilities.

Ability to operate copy machines, telephone, calculator and general office equipment

Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person