Hall of Human Life Program Manager

Description:
 Hall of Human Life Program ManagerMuseum of Science, Boston

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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Hall of Human Life Program Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining training strategies for HHL staff and volunteer interpreters, and will oversee the daily running of the HHL exhibition. S/He will work closely with the HHL Manager to educate, inform, and motivate both staff and volunteers to ensure an overall positive, educational and fun experience for MoS visitors. The position requires the candidate to be enthusiastic about the science and topics that surround human biology, health and technology. S/he will engage in on-going information research with Museum staff and outside experts in order to assist in the development of new interpretations/programing and updating current interpretations in HHL. The successful candidate will have a passion for learning and teaching about topics to all ages and supervise and educate staff and volunteers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assumes responsibility for overseeing briefings four days of the week, including one weekend day and requires working during scheduled holiday periods and school vacation weeks, with maintenance and volunteer training on those days. Delivers 208 briefings annual with an average of 4x per week.
  • Interview, hire, supervise, schedule, and train approximately two full time staff, ten part-time staff, and 80+ HHL volunteers in order to create a friendly professional team environment. In addition, conduct a monthly observational review to ensure that all part-time staff and volunteers are able to successfully speak on topics related to the HHL exhibit.
  • Oversee the supply management for the HHL department in order to ensure that the volunteers, part-time and full-time staff have all necessary equipment and materials (including raw materials) for interpretation 7days/week.
  • Assist in the creating and development of HHL interpretations, 3-4 per year.
  • Master all 12 existing interpretations, and new interpretations sufficiently to train other staff and volunteers
  • Work on one weekend day and some holidays are required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40 hours a week, including one weekend day.
REPORTS TO:

Manager, Hall of Human Life
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two (2) or more years of project management or supervisory experience
  • Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work preferred.
  • Ability to communicate, both written and oral, the concepts of human biology
  • Presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues while utilizing leadership skills
  • High level of organizational skills including prioritization of multiple tasks as well as attention to detail.
  • Ability to supervise, train and manage staff.
  • Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, database management, and Windows and Mac operating systems.

STARTING SALARY:

Exempt (Salaried). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://mos.applicantpro.com/jobs/230159-29461.html

Qualifications:

Min Experience: 2 years of project management or supervisory experience
Min Education: 4 Year Degree
How To Apply:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://mos.applicantpro.com/jobs/230159-29461.html

Apply by:
July 24, 2015