Posted September 10, 2014.

Pacific Science Center is looking for a Program Manager to join the Portal to the Public department. This department connects current regional research to on-site and off-site public audiences through face-to-face programs with scientists including Scientists Spotlight, Science Cafes, the Science Communication Fellowship Program and multiple special event weekends such as Polar Science Weekend.

The Portal to the Public Program Manager helps to design and implement an innovative public portal to science.  The position is an integral part of Pacific Science Center’s role as a driving force in science education and significantly enhancing the participant’s experience. The Program Manager oversees programmatic aspects of the Portal to the Public department to provide training for scientists and bring them face-to-face with public audiences in on-site and off-site events reaching a range of audiences.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, museum studies, science, visitor studies or related field; Experience with developing and implementing programs that facilitate public engagement with science, and in developing collaborative relationships and partnerships with other organizations; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Experience developing hands-on inquiry activities and training others to use such activities; Strong project management and organizational skills; Experience with managing budgets; Familiarity with informal learning and free-choice learning environments; Ability to manage collaborative programs with multiple institutions; Excellent time management and prioritization skills; Ability to work proactively and independently; Creative problem solving skills; Flexibility and excellent judgment; Professional attitude; Smiling team player; Experience supervising personnel, setting goals for personnel, providing guidance and feedback.

Desired qualifications include:

Experience collaborating with scientists and/or other professionals; Work experience in museum education or other informal learning environments; Experience managing and tracking budgets for grant funded and sponsored projects; Master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, museum studies, science, visitor studies or related field.

To apply and view a full job description please visit:  http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH18/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PACSCI&cws=1&rid=243

Pacific Science Center is an equal-opportunity employer.  We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the people and communities we serve to our organizational culture and our employees.  Pacific Science Center does not discriminate on the basis of any trait as protected by law such as age, race, gender, veteran status, or disability in admission or access to, or employment in, its programs or other activities.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, museum studies, science, visitor studies or related field; Experience with developing and implementing programs that facilitate public engagement with science, and in developing collaborative relationships and partnerships with other organizations; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Experience developing hands-on inquiry activities and training others to use such activities; Strong project management and organizational skills; Experience with managing budgets; Familiarity with informal learning and free-choice learning environments; Ability to manage collaborative programs with multiple institutions; Excellent time management and prioritization skills; Ability to work proactively and independently; Creative problem solving skills; Flexibility and excellent judgment; Professional attitude; Smiling team player; Experience supervising personnel, setting goals for personnel, providing guidance and feedback.

Desired qualifications include:

Experience collaborating with scientists and/or other professionals; Work experience in museum education or other informal learning environments; Experience managing and tracking budgets for grant funded and sponsored projects; Master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, museum studies, science, visitor studies or related field.