Outreach & Public Programs Coordinator

Reports to:Director of Education & Programs

Schedule:36-40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with frequent holidays and occasional evenings or different days

Location:In-person at Seattle Children’s Museum, with frequent off‑site programs in the greater Seattle region

The
Outreach & Public Programs Manager
expands equitable access to playful learning for children and families on behalf of the Museum, with particular attention to underserved communities and King County Title I schools. This role coordinates and delivers off‑site programs; supports on‑site field trips and optional classroom experiences; manages public program communications and logistics, including partnership programs and museum‑wide events in collaboration with the Education Team; and tracks participation, revenue, expenses, and partner feedback.

The manager serves as a visible and active ambassador for SCM’s child‑centered, inclusive, and play‑based educational philosophy.

The Outreach & Public Programs Manager is an integral part of the Education Team, whose education and programming work augments the Museum’s physical experience by creating ever‑changing and strategic ways to engage Museum audiences, and foster relationships with these audiences in order to support the Museum and its mission. Together, the Education Team builds relationships with (and between) our community through play‑based learning experiences in classes, camps, and public programming.

They work closely with colleagues across departments, not only to coordinate program logistics, but also to train colleagues and collaborate on best practices in museum education, visitor experience, and daily programs. As a staff, we dream big and are committed to doing impactful work – this position will bring our mission and values to life with our visitors daily.

• Be comfortable actively teaching, facilitating, and modeling engagement strategies with visitors at the museum and off‑site in community spaces, classrooms, and high‑volume events.
• Be passionate about community engagement and educational access.
• Demonstrate experience confidently engaging and managing groups of children of a range of ages and their adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to tailor hands‑on, play‑based learning to a range of learning styles and needs, as well as varying environments.
• Be comfortable managing program details and logistics.
• Embrace learning as a continuous experience and lead with curiosity.
• Enthusiastically champion an approach that centers community, sustainability, access, and equity in their work.
• Be inspired by the mission and goals of the Seattle Children’s Museum and exhibit them in interactions with the public and with community partners in the museum and off‑site.
• Be collaborative and respectful with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Serve as the primary educator for community outreach programs and on‑site field‑trip add‑on experiences for preschool through 12‑year‑old learners.
• Facilitate open‑ended, play‑based learning invitations for children and the adults who care for them; lead hands‑on learning experiences that cater to varying ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Adapt delivery to partner settings, learner needs, age ranges, access needs, and culturally responsive practices while maintaining program goals.
• Host and welcome school groups on Museum field trips:
  Support orientation and check‑in through facilitation and staff training and help manage the visitor experience on the museum floor.
• Manage logistics for Museum public programs, including internal and external communications, partner relationships, and budget, supply, and scheduling logistics.
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