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This position entails the\ndevelopment, coordination, and implementation of innovative educational programs aimed at\ninspiring and engaging diverse audiences in the wonders of astronomy and space science.\nThe Coordinator will work closely with planetarium staff, local educators, and community\nstakeholders to ensure that the planetarium serves as a vital educational resource, promoting\nSTEM literacy and fostering a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProgram Development and Implementation: Design and oversee a comprehensive suite of\neducational programs, including school visits, public lectures, interactive workshops, and special\nevents, aligning with current scientific research and educational best practices.\nCurriculum Integration: Collaborate with local schools and educational institutions to integrate\nplanetarium programming into STEM curricula, with a focus on underserved communities,\nensuring\nprograms\nsupport\neducational\nstandards\nand learning outcomes.\nCommunity Engagement and Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with\ncommunity organizations, educational institutions, and industry partners to expand the reach\nand impact of planetarium programming.\nAdvocacy: Champion belonging, dignity, and justice within all educational programs, ensuring\ncontent and delivery methods are accessible and relevant to a broad and diverse audience.\nTraining and Professional Development: Develop and implement training programs for\nplanetarium staff and volunteers on educational best practices, BD&J principles, and effective\ncommunication strategies.\nEvaluation and Assessment: Implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of\neducational programs, gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously\nimprove programming.\nGrant Writing and Fundraising: Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support\neducational initiatives, including grant writing and cultivating relationships with donors and\nsponsors.\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nB.S. degree in Education, Astronomy, Science Education, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in educational program development and\nmanagement, preferably in a museum, planetarium, or similar setting.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to BD&J and experience in developing programs for diverse\nand underserved populations.\n\nStrong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and\nmotivate teams.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in presenting\ncomplex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.\n\nExperience in grant writing and fundraising for educational programs.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster’s in a relevant field.\nTeaching credential or equivalent educational certification.\nFamiliarity with digital planetarium technology and content creation tools.\nPosition : 10110003\nCode : 442-2\nType : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL\nLocation : PLANETARIUM\nGrade : RANGE 30\nGroup : HUMAN AND\nJob Class : EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COOR\nPosting Start : 04/10/2026\nPosting End : 12/31/9999\nMINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.14","company":"Cityofjacksonms","rawCompany":"cityofjacksonms","city":"Moss Point","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:39:33.018Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9031.00","title":"Instructional Coordinators","slug":"instructional-coordinators"},{"code":"11-9039.00","title":"Education Administrators, All Other","slug":"education-administrators-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR","description":"Job Title:\nEducational Program Coordinator\nDepartment:\nHuman & Cultural Services\nReports To:\nPlanetarium Manager\nJob Summary:\nThe Educational Program Coordinator is a pivotal role at the Jackson Planetarium, designed to\nbridge the gap between astronomical science and public education. This position entails the\ndevelopment, coordination, and implementation of innovative educational programs aimed at\ninspiring and engaging diverse audiences in the wonders of astronomy and space science.\nThe Coordinator will work closely with planetarium staff, local educators, and community\nstakeholders to ensure that the planetarium serves as a vital educational resource, promoting\nSTEM literacy and fostering a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProgram Development and Implementation: Design and oversee a comprehensive suite of\neducational programs, including school visits, public lectures, interactive workshops, and special\nevents, aligning with current scientific research and educational best practices.\nCurriculum Integration: Collaborate with local schools and educational institutions to integrate\nplanetarium programming into STEM curricula, with a focus on underserved communities,\nensuring\nprograms\nsupport\neducational\nstandards\nand learning outcomes.\nCommunity Engagement and Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with\ncommunity organizations, educational institutions, and industry partners to expand the reach\nand impact of planetarium programming.\nAdvocacy: Champion belonging, dignity, and justice within all educational programs, ensuring\ncontent and delivery methods are accessible and relevant to a broad and diverse audience.\nTraining and Professional Development: Develop and implement training programs for\nplanetarium staff and volunteers on educational best practices, BD&J principles, and effective\ncommunication strategies.\nEvaluation and Assessment: Implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of\neducational programs, gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously\nimprove programming.\nGrant Writing and Fundraising: Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support\neducational initiatives, including grant writing and cultivating relationships with donors and\nsponsors.\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nB.S. degree in Education, Astronomy, Science Education, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in educational program development and\nmanagement, preferably in a museum, planetarium, or similar setting.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to BD&J and experience in developing programs for diverse\nand underserved populations.\n\nStrong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and\nmotivate teams.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in presenting\ncomplex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.\n\nExperience in grant writing and fundraising for educational programs.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster’s in a relevant field.\nTeaching credential or equivalent educational certification.\nFamiliarity with digital planetarium technology and content creation tools.\nPosition : 10110003\nCode : 442-2\nType : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL\nLocation : PLANETARIUM\nGrade : RANGE 30\nGroup : HUMAN AND\nJob Class : EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COOR\nPosting Start : 04/10/2026\nPosting End : 12/31/9999\nMINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.14","datePosted":"2026-07-20T12:39:33.018Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T12:39:33.018Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cityofjacksonms","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Moss Point","addressRegion":"MS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ff6fdb8533e3e1629eb88dbf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ff6fdb8533e3e1629eb88dbf"}}