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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.