Posted: 3/21/2008
Closes: When filled
Level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Job categories: Education

The Museum of Texas Tech University is seeking an energetic professional as an Education Program Manager for the Lubbock Lake Landmark, an archaeological and natural history preserve and unit of the Museum. This position is responsible fore effective execution and implementation of a full range of interpretive programs and other activities related to public education and community relations. Prepares education and interpretive materials for diverse exhibitions, programs, and outdoor trails; develops, delivers, and evaluates educational programs for visitors of all ages, and educational programs for school children grades preK-12. Designs and implements professional development workshops and seminars for teachers in the social and natural sciences content areas to interface with district curriculum. Develops and coordinates education outreach programs with area schools and organizations. Assists in grant proposal research and writing to support educational and public programs. Manages outreach publications and functions. Trains and supervises support positions. Recruits, trains, manages, and evaluates volunteers. Manages the education office.

This position is responsible fore effective execution and implementation of a full range of interpretive programs and other activities related to public education and community relations. Prepares education and interpretive materials for diverse exhibitions, programs, and outdoor trails; develops, delivers, and evaluates educational programs for visitors of all ages, and educational programs for school children grades preK-12. Designs and implements professional development workshops and seminars for teachers in the social and natural sciences content areas to interface with district curriculum. Develops and coordinates education outreach programs with area schools and organizations. Assists in grant proposal research and writing to support educational and public programs. Manages outreach publications and functions. Trains and supervises support positions. Recruits, trains, manages, and evaluates volunteers. Manages the education office.

Career-building professional position. Master’s in Museum Science or appropriate discipline with experience/training in museum education theory and concepts, anthropology and natural history theory and concepts, curriculum development, and volunteer management. Five years museum experience in educational programming or curriculum planning and interpretation; three years experience working with both children and adult groups.

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Please apply on-line at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/personnel/applicant-information.aspx The requisition number is 75173. Please attach a letter of interest and vita/resume to your on-line application. TTU is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.