Educational Outreach Coordinator

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Job Summary: The Educational Outreach Coordinator manages the Museum’s distance learning studios and leads the development and delivery of interactive, standards-based Virtual Field Trips (VFT) and Science-to-Go (STG) programs for school and public audiences, keeping the Cleveland Museum of Natural History at the forefront of interactive distance education. The position also teaches in-house and outreach programs. This is a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Virtual Field Trips and Distance Learning

• Manage the Museum’s distance learning studios, coordinate all VFT and STG activities on and off the Museum campus.
• Teach VFT and STG programs to PreK–12^th grade students in an engaging, energetic, and scientifically accurate manner.
• Work with the Manager of Educational Outreach and Manager of Scholastic Initiatives to refine, develop, and implement a comprehensive, interactive, proficiency-based natural history and health program for PreK–12^th students.
• Maintain, develop, and improve existing VFT and STG programs and teaching kits.
• Evaluate VFT and STG programs and track trends in distance learning teaching methods and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of VFT and STG teaching materials, including repairs as needed.
• Assist in the planning and conducting of staff training on the effective use of educational technology in VFT programs.

Museum Education and Outreach

• Teach in-house and Science-To-Go! programs to PreK–12^th grade students and help develop supporting curricular materials and activities.
• Transport program materials by personal or Museum vehicle to schools in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties for outreach programs.
• Support other Education Department programs as needed, including summer camp, and community engagement.

• Be a steward of programs that enhance and improve scientific interest and knowledge for the Museum’s education audience. 
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, inter-divisional meetings, and other training courses as required. 
• Communicate and work with an audience who is diverse in culture, age, race, and abilities in a pleasant, tactful, and enthusiastic manner. 
• Perform other duties in Education and at the Museum as required. 
• Always present a positive image of the Museum. 

Education and Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a science- or education-related field. Experience using videoconferencing technologies for instruction. Experience in interactive web application programming to support the VFT program’s web component. Valid Ohio driver’s license. Formal or informal science education experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable teaching PreK–12^th grade students, maintaining classroom discipline, and adjusting teaching styles throughout the day.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work professionally, tactfully, and enthusiastically with staff, students, parents, and public audiences diverse in culture, age, race, and abilities.
• Passion for science, nature, and conservation, and a strong commitment to science education and the Museum’s mission.
• First aid/CPR certification, or the ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements and Schedule

• Ability to lift 30 lbs., load supplies into a vehicle, and move them by rolling cart to and from classrooms, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel in all weather conditions if driving conditions are safe.
• Available to teach Monday through Friday from hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm. Hours may occasionally vary to include early mornings and evenings.