Coordinator of Maker Education

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :

Coordinator of Maker Education

Reports to :

Manager of Maker Education

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt / Hourly

Classification : Regular Full Time

Compensation :

$17.16 per hour, starting salary

About The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh :

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences. We value Learning, Experimentation, Partnerships, Diversity, Kindness, Good Design as well as Art and Artists, and Reflection and Improvement.

Benefits :

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Holidays). Floating Holidays. Paid Meal Break. 403(b) Retirement Plan. Educational Assistance and Professional Development. Free Museum membership. Parking at a discounted price.

Position Summary :

This is a Union Position

The Coordinator of Maker Education supports all maker-based programming campus-wide, and works collaboratively and cross-departmentally to provide quality maker experiences. This role works with the Manager of Maker Education to develop daily programming, manage supply inventory, and maintain all making and tech focused exhibits. The Coordinator of Maker Education is responsible for the identification and obtaining of tools and materials required for these programs, and in assisting Educators, Interns, Volunteers and the public is their appropriate use. They work to create welcoming spaces and provide high-quality, visitor-facing maker programming which embody joy, creativity, curiosity, and kindness.

Essential Job Functions :

• Create high-quality, authentic, joyful, and creative making experiences and programs for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab clearly aligned to the Museum mission, vision, key values, and MAKESHOP Principles of Practice.
• Order and maintain supplies for maker spaces and programs, including purchasing, budget tracking, preparation, and inventory monitoring.
• Work with the Manager of Maker Education and the Communications team to ensure that public-facing calendars and messaging is up-to-date and correctly portrays maker programs.
• Facilitate daily hands-on maker programming for visitors that is regularly changing, varied in format (drop in, workshop, etc.), uses real tools and materials, and is situated within and inspired by the larger making community.
• Models best practices for facilitation and tool use within the makerspace, to support Educators, interns, volunteers, and visitors.
• Work with Manager of Maker Educator to meet budgetary and purchasing needs for general operations, grants, and other projects, including observing policies and procedures for financial management and record keeping.
• Assist in crafting realistic timelines and approaches to new maker-related projects, grants, and events.

Additional Responsibilities :

Job Qualifications : Education :

Experience :

Skills :

Physical Requirements, and Equipment Usage :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements :

Clearances : FBI fingerprints results, PA Child Abuse History Certification (Act 33) and PA State Criminal Record Check (Act 34) are required.

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.

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