• Work closely with Principal Investigator to identify and monitor goals, directions and implementation strategies for project
• Provide conceptual and organizational leadership to project team to ensure project and institutional goals are met
• Direct visitor learning research and evaluation studies for the project
• Direct project activity through exhibit development, content research, visitor learning research and writing, editing, or other activities as appropriate
• Work closely with assigned Project Manager to define and monitor project timelines, schedules, and budgets, and to coordinate staff and resource needs
• Provide institutional communication of project activity and progress
• Act as representative of Exploratorium to outside agencies, including funding sources, content experts, and the museum community in relation to project needs
• Direct work of Development Department to ensure project reporting requirements and other accountability needs are met
• Sign timesheets and evaluate the staff assigned to the project
• Collaborate with EE staff in the development of new project ideas
• Develop and write new grant proposals as appropriate
• Additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in math, science, or math education field. Ph.D’s encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 5 years project management or project direction in a museum, informal education or research setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated strong research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate teams to work collaboratively with colleagues, researchers, and outside specialists
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with multiple agendas and goals
• Experience conducting research on learning a strong plus
• Knowledge of inquiry-based teaching approaches helpful