Education and STEM Programs Manager - Onsite (US Citizens)

Work Location: Onsite, New London, Connecticut Security Requirement: Ability to successfully complete a Tier 1/NACI suitability investigation and obtain required facility and system access Position Overview We are seeking an Education Program Manager to oversee the daily delivery of Government-approved educational programs at a federal museum.

The position will coordinate activities within the STEM/Mission Center, Innovation Lab, galleries, and other designated educational spaces. The Education Program Manager will supervise contractor education personnel, coordinate school and community-group visits, support curriculum implementation, and ensure consistent delivery of engaging maritime, historical, and STEM-based educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the daily delivery of approved K-12, adult, STEM, maritime-history, and public-education programs. Supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate contractor-provided Education Program Assistants. Coordinate school field trips, homeschool programs, community-group visits, and educational events. Manage group arrival, scheduling, classroom assignments, visitor flow, and operational logistics.

Implement Government-approved curricula and recommend program improvements for Government review. Support educational content aligned with applicable academic frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards. Coordinate with school administrators, teachers, community organizations, and authorized military or Government liaisons.

Manage the setup, inventory, safe use, and operational readiness of educational supplies and instructional materials. Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to train volunteers and docents supporting STEM and history programs. Monitor program delivery and apply quality-control measures to maintain consistent educational standards.

Support weekend, school-break, and evening educational programs when required. Ensure contractor personnel do not independently establish Government educational policy or official public messaging.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, a STEM discipline, or a related field. Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in museum education, curriculum development, educational-program administration, or a closely related area. Experience coordinating field trips or educational programs with school districts, homeschool groups, community organizations, or similar partners.

Experience implementing curriculum-based, hands-on, or informal learning programs. Supervisory or team-lead experience involving instructors, facilitators, education assistants, or volunteers. Strong communication, public-speaking, scheduling, and program-coordination skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, school breaks, and evening events.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, STEM, or a related discipline. Experience with the Next Generation Science Standards or comparable curriculum frameworks. Knowledge of Coast Guard history, maritime operations, search and rescue, navigation, or marine science. Experience operating educational science labs, innovation labs, maker spaces, or interactive learning environments.

Experience developing or coordinating offsite and mobile educational outreach programs. Summary of Benefits 15 PTO days 11 paid holidays Medical Insurance with – 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution). Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture. Vision Insurance through Eye. Med in and out of network coverage.

Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support, Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support Supplemental Life Insurance Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability Pet Insurance through Nationwide Employee Assistance Program 401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.

$1500 Annual Training Budget $1500 Referral bonus Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus Flexible work arrangements Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled About Swingtech Swingtech delivers innovative Information Technology and Professional Support services to a diverse range of clients across the federal and intelligence communities.

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