Adult Learning Experiences Administrator - Chicago, United States - Field Museum

Field Museum

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Our Mission:

Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

The Adult Learning Experiences Administrator is a full-time position that will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Adult Learning events and programs.

The Administrator will work closely with the Manager of Family Learning Experiences to design, coordinate, and implement onsite, inclusive learning experiences for adult audiences throughout the year, as well as the hiring, training, and coordination of program-related temporary staff and contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, and implement learning events for adults throughout the year
Supervise up to 25 staff, contractors, and volunteers per event and serve as point person for the events, including overnight staff when applicable.
Welcome all participants (up to 950) per event
Ensure all setups and operations are in place throughout the evening
Communicate directly with participants
Stay overnight when applicable
Works closely with Learning Operations Coordinator for all ticketing and registrations, reporting, and general customer service needs
Ensure a safe and healthy program environment
Develop, coordinate, and implement onsite, inclusive learning experiences and programming designed for adults throughout the year
Research and develop new engaging adult learning opportunities that utilize and spotlight the collections, exhibitions, and expertise of the Field Museum staff
In coordination with the Manager of Family Learning Experiences, set program goals and strategies, including content priorities, calendar of programs, target audience, communications, and evaluation
Identify and coordinate all resource needs, including spaces, materials, contract/volunteer staffing, and outside vendors
Works with Manager of Family Learning Experiences to assist in the hiring, training, and scheduling of Adult Learning event staff as needed
Establish and maintain organizational systems for program coordination and research
With the Manager of Family Learning Experiences, set implementation plans, including a calendar of program deadlines, balance short and longterm goals and overlapping timelines, and identify resource needs.
Review and refine processes that support program and departmental goals as needed
Assists Manager of Family Learning Experiences in communications and marketing for advertisement content and strategy as well as the web team for registration on program webpages
Assist with general Family Learning needs
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A B.A. is required; M.S. Ed. preferred
35 years of experience in one or a combination of the following is a must classroom teaching at the middle school level, supervising peers, employees, or volunteers, and developing learning experiences for informal environments
A passion for the sciences is preferred
Ability to work independently and pursue selfdirected projects with attention to detail
Knowledge of research in informal education, curriculum and instruction, and/or science/social science education

Important Note:

In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class.

We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff.

We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.