Manager of Education

Position Summary

The Manager of Education and Public Programming is responsible for creation, development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s educational programs and events, under the leadership of the Director of Education. This role ensures high-quality, mission-aligned programming that engages student, teacher, and public participants, partners, donors, and the broader community members.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, mission-driven, detail-oriented, and experienced in both program management and execution within an education-focused or nonprofit environment.

• Stay current on classroom learning trends in history, civics, and interrelated subjects and represent Adams Presidential Center in national conversations about K12 classrooms and informal education
• Co-Design strategies to increase APC’s reach to and impact on K12 classroom learning virtually and in-person
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic goals
• Develop curricula, learning materials, and program frameworks in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Coordinate program schedules, facilitators, speakers, and logistics
• Manage participant registration, communication, and follow-up

• Coordinate in-person and virtual events including workshops, seminars, fundraisers, conferences, and community outreach events
• Manage event budgets, contracts, and procurement processes
• Coordinate marketing and promotion efforts with communications staff
• Lead event-day logistics and volunteer coordination
• Track program outcomes and prepare impact reports

• Serve as the primary contact for program participants, speakers, partners, and vendors
• Maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders
• Support fundraising initiatives through event-based engagement

• Maintain program and event databases
• Prepare reports and presentations related to programming
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and nonprofit regulations
• Contribute to annual planning and strategic initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, Museum Studies, Communications, or related field
• 5 years of experience in a museum, library, historic site, school, other learning site
• Knowledge of education practices (formal and informal)

• Strong interpersonal skills with varied audiences to include scholars, teachers, contractors, students, stakeholders, and work colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong program management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual Meeting Platforms (Teams, Zoom)