Job Description:

• 1) Plans, develops, and administers educational program of museum, zoo, or similar institution: Confers with administrative personnel to decide scope of program to be offered.

• 2) Prepares schedules of classes and rough drafts of course content to determine number and background of instructors needed.

• 3) Interviews, hires, trains, and evaluates work performance of education department staff.

• 4) Contacts and arranges for services of guest lecturers from academic institutions, industry, and other establishments to augment education staff members in presentation of classes.

• 5) Assists instructors in preparation of course descriptions and informational materials for publicity or distribution to class members.

• 6) Prepares budget for education programs and directs maintenance of records of expenditures, receipts, and public and school participation in programs.

• 7) Works with other staff members to plan and present lecture series, film programs, field trips, and other special activities.

• 8) May teach classes.

• 9) May speak before school and community groups and appear on radio or television to promote institution programs.

• 10) May coordinate institution educational activities with those of other area organizations to maximize utilization of resources.

• 11) May train establishment volunteers to assist in presentation of classes or tours.

• 12) May develop and submit program and activity grant proposals and applications and implement programs funded as result of successful applications.