Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working under the Director of Research, and in collaboration with the Museum Education Program team, the Coordinator of Civic Education Training Programs will help develop, market, and administer a new series of programs highlighting selected elements of the 9/11 story for first responder, law enforcement, military and other professional/educational groups.  These programs are being developed in response to requests from both public and private agencies to the Museum for special training components, and will be held both onsite and offsite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Work collaboratively with Museum colleagues to develop, design, and administer dynamic training and professional development programs that will communicate critical mission-focused 9/11 content to partner agencies.
  • Coordinate program development with partner agencies.
  • Coordinate outreach to potential partners and logistics of prospective training programs.
  • Coordinate
    with other departments to organize events for partner agencies in the Museum.
  • Coordinate training calendar, including scheduling reservations within the Museum and travel, as needed.
  • Coordinate logistics for Museum visits of training groups.
  • Familiarity with equipment used in the operation of programs in the Museum as needed, based on training with technical advisors.
  • Contact with relevant organizations, professional associations, agencies, etc. to market programs. Work closely with colleagues in the Communications, External Affairs and Marketing departments to generate promotional and marketing copy for printed and electronic outreach.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of evaluative tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of training programs.
  • Maintain program budgets and ensure that all check requests and purchase orders related to these budgets are in compliance with the Memorial’s purchasing system guidelines.
  • This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIREMENT

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience in cultural institutions, or educational and training institutions.  Prior experience with museum education programs would be desirable.
  • Relevant experience in or with one of the target partner groups: military, law enforcement, first responder, etc.
  • Familiarity with 9/11 history.
  • Passion for achieving educational excellence and broad audience participation.
  • Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work professionally and tactfully, represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Include job title “Civic Education Training Program” in the email subject field.
  • Please indicate the location where job posting was seen.
  • Please submit a resume and cover letter, which must include your salary requirements, to careers@911memorial.org by 11/27/15.

Please visit our web site at www.911Memorial.org.

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Contact Person: Deborah Kay Phone: 2128570146
Email Address: dkay@911memorial.org