Education Program Manager

Education Program Manager
National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) Staffing Support Services

Clearance: Unclassified; must pass USCG Tier 1 (T1)/NACI suitability screening and obtain required facility badge/CAC and authorized system access.

Position Description
Network Runners, Inc. is seeking a Education Program Manager to coordinate the on-site delivery of Government-approved museum education programs, school visits, and experiential learning in the STEM/Mission Center, Innovation Lab, galleries, and other authorized spaces. The EPM supervises contractor education staff while the Government retains curriculum, policy, and official messaging authority.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Implement approved K–12 and adult learning programs focused on Coast Guard history, maritime missions, STEM topics, and hands-on museum engagement.

- Coordinate school districts, homeschool networks, community groups, field-trip logistics, program schedules, and visitor movement for educational visits.

- Supervise, schedule, coach, and monitor performance of contractor Education Program Assistants and support volunteers involved in approved programming.

- Translate approved curricula and instructional frameworks, including applicable Next Generation Science Standards, into accessible hands-on experiences.

- Oversee educational materials, lab and maker-space activities, safety procedures, inventory, setup, and resource use within authorized limits.

- Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers supporting Coast Guard history and STEM activities.

- Monitor program delivery and visitor feedback; recommend program improvements through the Contractor PM for Government review and approval.

- Provide flexible on-site coverage for weekends, school breaks, and special evening education activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

- 4–6 years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or educational program administration.

- Demonstrated instructional leadership and professional coordination with teachers, school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.

- Experience with curriculum frameworks, staff coaching, supply management, educational partnerships, and off-site outreach.

- Familiarity with maritime/Coast Guard history, marine science, maker spaces, and interactive educational technology preferred.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or a STEM discipline required; master's degree a plus, not required.

Required Training/Certifications

- Complete required USCG museum orientation, security/suitability, emergency procedures, child-safety (as applicable), and learning-space training.

- No additional professional certification is expressly required by the PWS.

Type of Job: Full Time | Key Personnel | Onboard within 30 calendar days of award
Salary: Competitive salary
Attractive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays.
Work Location: 100% on-site; primary location: 15 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London, CT 06320, and locations within a 50-mile commuting radius. No remote positions.

Company Description
Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company providing innovative IT and organizational support within DoD and Civil sectors. With a strong presence across the Army, Air Force, Navy, DHS, and other agencies, NRI is recognized for value, ingenuity, and mission focus. Headquartered in Sterling, VA, NRI is a CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 14001 Certified Small Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
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