Family Programs are designed to meet the needs of Exploratorium Member families by providing high-quality extended learning experiences and a sense of belonging to the Exploratorium community. Programs are responsive to changing institutional goals and strategic direction.

The Assistant Manager reports to the acting Manager of Lifelong Learning Programs. The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Manager and Director of Extended Learning as needed, providing leadership and supervision in his/her absence, and overseeing the daily operations of the program. This is a regular, full-time position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administration
-- Participate in budget preparation and monitoring
-- Coordinate program logistics
-- Actively promote program enrollment and assist with promotional efforts to
ensure programs are filled to capacity

Staff Development and Supervision
-- Participate in recruiting and hiring staff
-- Supervise camp staff
-- Provide staff training, support, and evaluation
-- Coordinate with Field Trips Manager to integrate staff professional development into the design of the family programs

Program Content
-- Participate in the design of day camp and class curricula
-- Develop or adjust programming as necessary to meet audience needs
-- Provide support and guidance for staff in planning and implementing curricular and other program activities

Communication
-- Initiate and maintain effective communication with participant families with
appropriate documentation

-- Maintain timely communication with Membership department to ensure
excellent customer service

General Duties
-- Support the development and implementation of other Lifelong Learning programs as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years’ experience working in informal education, education, educational administration or program administration
• BA, preferably in a science discipline
• Proven ability to work with diverse groups
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Experience developing materials for workshop use
• Proven leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The application submission deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2010 or when the position is filled. This position is available immediately. Please note that if the job posting is no longer available on our website, then the position is no longer available and applications will not be accepted.

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Assistant Manager for Family Programs
(Please include position title as the subject heading.)
Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 674-2852
E-mail: resume@exploratorium.edu (attachments not accepted)
No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.