Museum Education Manager

🇺🇸In-Person - US-CT-New London$48K–$68K/yri9h ago

K-12 Instructional Design Curriculum Development STEM Education Museum Education Program Management NGSS Alignment

Role Snapshot

FedWriters (FWI) is seeking a Museum Education Manager to run STEM and history education programs at the new National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, leading educators and delivering hands-on lessons that inspire student groups. The role is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver K-12 and adult STEM and history programs, supervise and coach education staff and volunteers, coordinate school and community field trips, translate NGSS frameworks into museum lessons, and manage program setup, safety, and inventory with the Volunteer Manager.

Skills & Tools: Strong program delivery and curriculum translation skills, leadership and coaching ability, and effective collaboration with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons. Familiarity with science labs, maker spaces, and educational technology is desirable.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM field, plus 4+ years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration. Must pass a federal Tier 1 Public Trust background investigation and any required child-safety screening.

Location: In-Person - US-CT-New London

Compensation: $48K–$68K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Join our team as a Museum Education Manager and support the U.S. Coast Guard's new National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut by running its STEM and history education programs. You will lead educators, schedule school visits and deliver hands-on lessons, ensure every student group leaves inspired by maritime history and science.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: Full-time, onsite at the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, with regular weekend, school-break and evening program coverage. Occasional local off-site outreach; no other travel required.

Responsibilities

Deliver approved K-12 and adult programs in a STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab.
Supervise and coach education staff and volunteers.
Coordinate field trips with school districts, homeschool networks and community groups.
Translate frameworks such as NGSS into hands-on museum lessons.
Manage setup, safety and inventory of education materials.
Partner with the Volunteer Manager to train docents for STEM and history programs.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
4+ years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
Proven ability to work with school administrators, community groups and military liaisons.
Availability for weekends, school breaks and evening events.
Ability to pass a federal Tier 1 Public Trust background investigation and any required child-safety screening.

Desired:

Master's degree.
Knowledge of maritime or U.S. Coast Guard history, search and rescue, or marine science.
Experience with science labs, maker spaces and educational technology.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.