{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e31bb8aecbeb1a4a72f4d56a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e31bb8aecbeb1a4a72f4d56a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e31bb8aecbeb1a4a72f4d56a","title":"Education Manager","description":"Reports To: Associate Director of Education\n\nPosition Summary:\n\nThe Education Manager leads the Education Team in delivering education programs that are interesting, fun, and educational. They ensure that Aquarium guests, students, and teachers are inspired to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. The Education Manager is responsible for the creation and management of the Education Department’s programming including: on-site interpretation by Aquarium educators, daily programs offered to the general public, field trips, outreach programs, camps, and other youth, family, and community programs.\n\nThe Education Manager evaluates current education programs for impact, engagement, and results. This includes ensuring that programs achieve LLPA mission goals, comply with LLPA policy, increase guest engagement and satisfaction, stay within budget and that school programs are aligned with Utah Core Curriculum.\n\nThe Education Manager is responsible for interviewing, onboarding, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of Assistant Education Managers and Aquarium Educators.\n\nThe Education Manager works closely with the Director of Education, other LLPA Education Leadership, and all LLPA departments to further the mission of the aquarium throughout the state.\n\nQualifications\n\n1 year of experience in team management.\n\nManagement experience in entertainment/hospitality venues (zoos, aquariums, theme parks).\n\n1 year of experience in formal or informal science (or STEM) education for K‑12, with demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in a science-related field.\n\n3+ years of experience in team management and program development/evaluation.\n\n3+ years of experience in formal or informal science (or STEM) education for K‑12 preferred, with demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation.\n\nBilingual fluency, especially in Spanish/English.\n\nNational Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide status.\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\n\nExtreme attention to detail and organizational skills.\n\nCapable of creative problem‑solving in time‑sensitive situations.\n\nAbility to model outstanding work ethic and manage own schedule to include punctuality, dependability, and outstanding time management.\n\nAbility to maintain a team environment based on trust, open communication, and team cohesion.\n\nExcellent conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills.\n\nStrong computer software/multimedia skills including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.\n\nCompetency in collecting, organizing, and presenting diverse information about programs and staff.\n\nMaintain a working knowledge of all current education programs.\n\nMaintain a working knowledge of Utah state science standards and requirements.\n\nProfessional, helpful attitude and ability to work with a wide variety of people including professionals, children, families, and those with special needs.\n\nStrong understanding of basic science principles and teaching methods.\n\nStrong presenting skills for both formal and informal situations.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nDisplay an outstanding work ethic and model excellence in leadership through LLPAs Five‑Keys.\n\nSupervise, train and guide team members in the performance of daily duties, and in achieving department and organizational goals.\n\nOversee the creation of schedules, monitoring of hours, and preparation of payroll for the Education Team.\n\nProvide the Education team with effective timely communication to ensure that all members understand the team’s objectives and work together to achieve them.\n\nEnsure excellence in the Education Team’s presentation and thematic interpretation skills.\n\nProvide support for Assistant Managers, Leads, and Educators.\n\nEvaluate the effectiveness of all education programs, presentations, camps and field trips by conducting comprehensive reviews, collecting data and identifying continuous improvement opportunities based on best practices.\n\nWork with the Director of Education to initiate, develop, and oversee the creation of new educational content, programs, camps and interpretive outlines.\n\nCollaborate with organizations outside of LLPA to create partnerships, expand program opportunities and enhance existing educational content.\n\nResponsible for interviewing, onboarding, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of Assistant Education Managers and Aquarium Educators.\n\nConduct regular reviews, including 90‑Day, annual and mid‑year reviews for staff.\n\nProvide leadership by 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They ensure that Aquarium guests, students, and teachers are inspired to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. The Education Manager is responsible for the creation and management of the Education Department’s programming including: on-site interpretation by Aquarium educators, daily programs offered to the general public, field trips, outreach programs, camps, and other youth, family, and community programs.\n\nThe Education Manager evaluates current education programs for impact, engagement, and results. This includes ensuring that programs achieve LLPA mission goals, comply with LLPA policy, increase guest engagement and satisfaction, stay within budget and that school programs are aligned with Utah Core Curriculum.\n\nThe Education Manager is responsible for interviewing, onboarding, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of Assistant Education Managers and Aquarium Educators.\n\nThe Education Manager works closely with the Director of Education, other LLPA Education Leadership, and all LLPA departments to further the mission of the aquarium throughout the state.\n\nQualifications\n\n1 year of experience in team management.\n\nManagement experience in entertainment/hospitality venues (zoos, aquariums, theme parks).\n\n1 year of experience in formal or informal science (or STEM) education for K‑12, with demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in a science-related field.\n\n3+ years of experience in 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objectives and work together to achieve them.\n\nEnsure excellence in the Education Team’s presentation and thematic interpretation skills.\n\nProvide support for Assistant Managers, Leads, and Educators.\n\nEvaluate the effectiveness of all education programs, presentations, camps and field trips by conducting comprehensive reviews, collecting data and identifying continuous improvement opportunities based on best practices.\n\nWork with the Director of Education to initiate, develop, and oversee the creation of new educational content, programs, camps and interpretive outlines.\n\nCollaborate with organizations outside of LLPA to create partnerships, expand program opportunities and enhance existing educational content.\n\nResponsible for interviewing, onboarding, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of Assistant Education Managers and Aquarium Educators.\n\nConduct regular reviews, including 90‑Day, annual and mid‑year reviews for staff.\n\nProvide leadership by 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