Description

Basic Purpose:

The Education Programs Coordinator is a member of the education team and is responsible for the creation, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of education programs and experiences at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House.  This position will primarily focus on Liberal Arts related programming.

Responsibilities & Goals:

  • Works with VP Education & Visitor Experience and other Education Department colleagues, to develop and execute interpretive programs for all audiences; including planning, managing and coordinating (including, but not limited to) programs, workshops, interpretive tours, and exhibit-related experiences.
  • Ensures that programs are based on Historic Ford Estates’ resources, education philosophy, methodology and strategic/master plans.
  • Effectively presents information to respond to visitors’ needs, including school, college, adult and intergenerational audiences.
  • Re-design, upgrade and expand current offerings.
  • Develops and fosters relationships with community partnerships.
  • Weekend and evening work to oversee and facilitate programs is required.
  • Works as either a team member or as project leader on education department initiatives, including but not limited to, exhibits, large ground events, etc.
  • Increases visitor participation by producing dynamic programs and experiences related to the museum’s mission, collection, strategic plan, exhibitions and/or the organization’s target audiences.
  • Works closely with other departments on event scheduling, purchase or rental of equipment and materials, staffing, logistics, marketing, fund-raising, etc.
  • Works as a member of the education team to collaborate on organization-wide learning and education initiatives.
  • Develops and implements evaluation tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of education and public programs relative to strategic goals.
  • Develops and manages budget for programs under personal purview.
  • Stays current with educational practices and scholarship; represent the museum at public forums, including public talks and other presentations.
Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, American studies, education, or a closely related field, a Master’s degree is preferable.
  • A minimum of three years of professional work experience in the planning and delivery of learning experiences at a museum or cultural site.
  • Ability to think creatively and employ out of the box thinking about educational and learning experiences.
  • Outstanding written communication skills including the ability to write effectively for a variety of ages and backgrounds.
    • Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a highly energized, creative team
    • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and to prioritize and organize work effectively
    • Budget management experience and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite
    • Initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work well independently
    • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. and physically move about the buildings and grounds of the estate.
    • Strong interactive learning, teaching and training skills and knowledge of current education trends and museum methodology are desirable.
  • Submit resume’ and salary requirements to jobsearch@fordhouse.org with Education Programs Coordinator in subject line.
Job Information
  • Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, 48236, United States
  • 26025536
  • December 2, 2015
  • Education Programs Coordinator
  • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House/Historic Ford Estates
  • Education
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • BA/BS/Undergraduate
  • 3-5 Years
  • 10-25%