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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 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 designing and 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.);
- responsible for monitoring and the continuous growth of all revenue and non-revenue programs, numbers, finances and data;
- hire, train and manage outreach, school/public and special 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 and community committees;
- assist with researching, writing, and reviewing grants and grant reports, and managing grant activities and funds
- collect and analyze 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; 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 a minimum of a Bachelors degree (science, education, etc.); college-level science classes; experience in the informal science education field (science center, science museum, childrens museum, nature center, zoo/aquarium, etc.) preferred; must have proven 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
