EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Go For Broke National Education Center – Torrance, California
Position: Education Program Manager
Introduction
The Education Program Manager is a full-time staff position. The Education Program Manager works with the VP, Programs to develop and implement education programs locally and nationally.
Classroom education, teacher training, workshops, and education programs are all part of this Manager's scope. The Education Program Manager is responsible for developing new education programs that are innovate in their linkages between the mission and the audience. The Program Manager is also responsible for compliance of those grants which fund their work.
As the organization continues planning for its new education center and headquarters in Los Angeles, the Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring all educational programming complement the new exhibits.
Basic Job Description
The Education Program Manager develops education content and delivery methods for use at GFBNEC headquarters, in teacher training sessions at headquarters and off-site, and in the strategic areas. GFBNEC will continue its successful teacher training program in the existing areas, and is planning long-term expansion of these programs into additional strategic areas. GFBNEC also wishes to develop education workshops for the new Little Tokyo Center, and must create a program of education activities (classes, workshops, events, festivals, drop-in events, etc.) that support and expand upon the Center's future exhibits. In addition to the above efforts, the Education Program Manager will also lead the development and implementation of online education programs, such as the successful Machinima offerings.
Key Responsibilities
The Education Program Manager is responsible for the following:
- Working with the VP, Programs to ensure GFBNEC's message and mission are accurately conveyed in all education and program offerings.
- Working with the VP, Programs to fully realize the potential of the Center's holdings, mission-related documents, and archival recordings as learning resources.
- Researching local and strategic regions to ascertain what methodology works for what audiences, and to identify, develop, and implement appropriate delivery systems for various audiences.
- Developing, implementing, evaluating and promoting the Center's educational programs.
- Developing curriculum resources.
- Keeping up to date with curriculum developments; ensuring that education programs are relevant to local curricula.
- Producing materials (handouts, guides, etc.) for schools, workshop attendees, and general visitors.
- Identifying key areas for adding value to teacher training and school visits.
- Working the VP, Programs to ensure grant compliance for education grants.
- Work with the President and other staff to ensure strategic goals are implemented and organizational targets are being met.
- Working with an Education Advisory to develop exhibit storylines, educational and teacher training materials.
- Working with educators and advisors to ensure program offerings in each region meet local curriculum requirements
- Work with historians and consultants to develop education and interpretive text/labels related to, or for use in, the exhibits.
- Work with staff leadership to develop and implement relationships with GFBNEC's strategic areas: Hawaii, Washington D.C., Texas, and Southern CA.
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify educational program needs for volunteers.
- Training volunteers to assist with teacher training, education programs, etc. The need for this training will ramp up dramatically as the Center moves closer to Opening Day.
- Manage Hanashi oral history program
Ideal Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- At least five years of similar experience in a museum or non-profit environment; some management experience is preferred.
- MUST BE proficient in creating, implementing, evaluating, and teaching, educational programs in both classroom and workshop settings.
- MUST BE knowledgeable and experienced in learning theory and curriculum development for adults and youth.
- Knowledgeable about Japanese American History and WWII
- Experience developing educational programs and events for the public
- Experience supervising outside consultants and advisors.
- A BA degree from an accredited college or university; a Master's degree is preferred (MFA, M. Ed., etc.).
- Excellent communication skills, in both written and verbal communication.
- A successful track record of work with volunteers, is extremely helpful.
- The ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to delegate tasks to staff.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Suite, Raiser's Edge, etc.
Personal Characteristics
The ideal candidate will be outgoing, with an upbeat personality, and a love for bringing history alive for diverse audiences. This person will work well under pressure, and be able to manage long-term projects. The ideal candidate will be committed to the organization and enthusiastic about its mission. He or she must display a willingness for travel across the country and availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Go For Broke National Education Center
PO Box 2590, Gardena, CA 90247
Attn: Human Resources
Fax: (310) 222-5700
Email: jobs@goforbroke.org
www.GoForBroke.org
No phone calls please
Background Information:
The Go For Broke National Education Center was established in 1989 and built the Go For Broke Monument near Los Angeles' Civic Center as an eternal tribute to those who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service (MIS), and the many other men and women who served overseas during World War II. For more information, visit www.GoForBroke.org.
