TITLE: Director of Education REPORTS TO: VP Operations STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00PM, with flexibility as requested LOCATION: Harrisburg based
OPPORTUNITY - About Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Join a team that is passionate about making a difference and helping our community thrive! Our mission is to serve as the center for scientific, artistic, cultural, and educational activities to enhance the region's quality of life and economic vitality.
About the Role We're seeking a Director of Education who is responsible for the effective development, planning, management, presentation, and evaluation of education for Whitaker Center's Science Center. Education programs include facilitated STEM Design Studio activities for group field trip participants, the Surgery Live! program, summer camps, professional development programs, scout badge workshops, and any additional community outreach programs. They supervise the Education Department staff and volunteers. They work directly with the VP of Operations on the development of long-term goals for the Education Department, Science Center, and Public Programming; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of these programs. They assist with the development and management of the annual operating budget, including working with the Development Department to secure grant opportunities.