Coordinator, STEM Education and Impact (Ft Worth, TX, US)

Location: C.R. Smith Museum (DFW-CRSM) 
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 53995 

Intro

The American Airlines CR Smith Museum is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging visitors through exhibits, education programs and events about aviation and the airline industry. Coming out of the pandemic, the Museum is on an exciting growth trajectory, recently receiving the Best in DFW Bronze award for Museums and being recognized by 2021 million Women Mentors – Texas Stand Up for STEM with awards in both the Educational Institution category and the Educator category. This position is a crucial addition to the Museum team. If you thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and are looking for a way to contribute and make a difference, then this role is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to participate in shaping and expanding the Museum’s future and enable new growth.

Why you'll love this job

• The Coordinator, Education and Impact makes a crucial contribution to the Museum’s efforts to realize its mission of celebrating heritage, advancing STEM education and opening up the path to life changing career opportunities. In this role, you’ll be part of an award-winning team, doing your part to develop, continuously improve and deliver state of the art informal education programs before tracking their effectiveness, whether they target students or teachers or other stakeholders.
• You’ll also be managing the Museum’s volunteer program and finding ways to engage our community. As a key member on the team, your work helps ensure the organization has an impact in the community.
• If you’re a dynamic educator, talented project manager and the idea of changing lives every day motivates you, then this role is for you.
• This role is a part of the Museum team within our Global Engagement group.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations

• Education program development
  • Leverage industry best practices to assist in creating standards aligned K-12 programs including Project Jetbridge, Aviation Day, Aviation STEM Camp, and Jr. Pilot Bootcamp
  • Update programs if/as needed based on feedback and testing
• Education program delivery
  • Plan and organize the delivery of virtual and in-person programs, at the Museum or in the community
  • Responsible for the logistics of scheduled programs including preparing supplies, planning drive time (if applicable), program set-up, technology testing, program delivery, and clean-up, in accordance with the scheduled program time

What you'll do

• • Build relationships and maintain contacts database with schools and community partners,
  • Actively seek new opportunities for program delivery, e.g., libraries, afterschool programs, etc.
  • Keep accurate records of program attendance, equipment maintenance needs, and supply inventories
  • Provide guidance and support for HS students who express a desire to pursue a STEM career and/or a career in the airline industry
• Teacher training delivery
  • Assist in the development, logistics and delivery of teacher training programs both in-person and virtually
• Program evaluation
  • Assist with development and implementation of an impact evaluation strategy for key programs
• Volunteer program management
  • Manage volunteer programs, including acquiring new volunteers, managing schedules, coordination and training as needed (ex. guest pilot)
• Other duties, as assigned
• Able to work some weekend and evening hours
• Assist the team in accomplishing institutional goals, which may include supporting Museum front-of-house operations, exhibit operation/maintenance, and more

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or STEM related field or equivalent experience/training
• Excellent customer service
• Must have reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursement) and be able at times to spend significant portion of time offsite delivering programs

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Technology savvy, comfortable troubleshooting office equipment, VR and flight simulators
• Spanish speaking an asset

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Work in fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office software (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Problem solver with analytical skills; methodical and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, independent with high standards
• Ability to keep many balls in the air and prioritize
• Strong team player

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

Feel Free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve; inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 53995 

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