Classification: Full-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Engagement
Job Summary: The Education Coordinator plays an essential role in furthering NRF’s public-facing work by providing public program and event support, developing educational curriculums, and facilitating the newly organized internship program for the organization as a whole.
Salary: $50,000 annually ($24.00 per hour based on a 40 hour, Monday to Friday, year round)
Extensive Benefits:
· 100% employer paid medical, dental & vision insurance; eligible first of the month after start date.
· Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
· Paid time off; 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 holidays
· 100% employer paid life insurance, long term disability and AD&D insurance
· 401(k)- retirement savings contribution (not a match)
· Professional development assistance
· Cell phone reimbursement
· Free onsite parking
Specific Responsibilities:
The Education Coordinator will work under the guidance of Director of Engagement, as well as work closely with other NRF departments including Visitor Services, Communications, Development, and Preservation
· Work with the Director of Engagement to develop public programs that reflect NRF initiatives—including programs that work to make public-facing sites more inclusive, accessible, and mission-centric
· Work with the heads of Departments to recruit and supervise interns for departmental projects and ensure that internships contribute to the skill-building and professional development of the participants
· Work with the Visitor Services Manager to further develop training programs for frontline staff and other public-facing roles.
· Provide support for the Telling Stories internship program—including recruiting students and researchers to further Telling Stories projects
· Evaluate the expanded internship program and plan for future growth and sustainability
· Work with the Development & Donor Relations Manager to provide support to friend/fundraising events
· Continue to develop collaborative partnerships with other educational and cultural organizations to further NRF audience growth and outreach
· Develop curriculum to help connect K-12 students with NRF initiatives—including museum collections, historical research, gardening and conservation, climate change resiliency, and historic preservation
· Work with the Communications team to share NRF’s public education work through social media platforms, the NRF website, and other related content
Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (history, art history, education, preservation, museum studies, etc.)
· 2+ years or equivalent experience in programs in a public-facing role
· Experience creating and/or updating curriculums for K-12 students, and experience working with other educators to develop educational content
· Detail-oriented, organized, and has the demonstrated ability to work independently
· Excellent communications skills; can communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences (colleagues and other stakeholders)
· A team player who is capable of collaborating across NRF departments
The job description is meant to outline the role, but not define potential candidates. If you do not meet all the qualifications, but are enthusiastic about the work of NRF and this position, please apply!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final closing date of January 6, 2025.
