Job Listing: Program Coordinator (Sully Historic Site)

Name of Organization - Sully Historic Site (Fairfax County Park Authority)

Chantilly, VA

Closes – Open Until Filled

Title – Program Coordinator

Compensation – $16.76 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Type – E Status (Part-Time, maximum 1560 hours per year, eligible for health insurance). 20 to 30 hours/week; some weekend work required. This is a part-time, year-round position. Apply – Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-437-9101. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resource-management/employment-opportunities

Apply - Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-437-9101

Summary - The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of on-site and outreach programs. The position includes day-to-day office duties, scheduling educational programming, implementing tours, and working with staff on the creation of new and upcoming programming and exhibits. A commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and public service is at the core of this position and the FCPA. Sully Historic Site welcomes and engages diverse audiences, drives attendance, strengthens visitor experience, and deepens connections to local communities. The ability to communicate clearly and the ability to discuss difficult subjects like the history of slavery is a must. They monitor program evaluations and adjust to enhance effectiveness. This position is the primary contact for teachers and school districts. This includes marketing programs, booking school visits, handling day-of field-trip logistics to include staffing, and working in partnership with schools to develop programs and teacher training that meet curriculum needs. The incumbent works closely with other staff and in cross-disciplinary teams. They teach programs as well as are responsible for training staff and volunteers to teach educational programs. This position requires work one weekend day a week.

Responsibilities -

• Implementation of Programming (40%): Facilitate, coordinate, and implement programming for Pre-K to 12th grade school groups, families, scouts, and camps. Secure all educational materials on time. Ensure the tidiness of the program spaces. Responsible for set-up and clean-up of all programs. Assist in the coordination of public programming, tours, and community outreach. Identify/produce educational program materials to teach the programs. Secure staff and volunteer support as needed. Collects data to evaluate programs.
• Creation of Programming (20%): Monitor the effectiveness of current programs to identify opportunities for change. Develop on-site and outreach educational programs (e.g. schools, scouts, and families) programs. Assist in logistic planning for new programming. Research as assigned to create programming.
• Administrative (20%): Provide customer service support to event participants by responding to telephone and email communications about events and programs. Manages reservations and collects deposits and fees. Keep quarterly inventories of educational supplies. Purchase educational materials to teach the programs. Assist in the scheduling of programs and communicate with leaders and participants. Coordinate logistics for public programs (may include booking speakers, processing invoices, stocking program materials). Work directly with the Visitor Services Manager to book educational programs with the Fairfax County Public Schools, regional school systems; and market education programs to school systems and individual schools, including producing marketing materials, meeting with potential customers, offering teacher in-services, etc. Assist in the creation of marketing materials, social media, or press releases for programming. Prepare materials for volunteer recruitment and training to support activities. Actively participates in staff training and department meetings.
• Facility Operations (10%): Serve as manager on duty, facilitate store sales, and perform front desk, administrative, and groundskeeping jobs included as needed. Opens and closes facilities. Inspects facilities and adjacent areas and ensures that they are presentable, safe and acceptable for public use. Has thorough knowledge of Park Authority policies and procedures for handling emergency situations in the park. Enforces rules and regulations and professionally handles any infractions. Greets the public and provides technical information both in person and by telephone. Exercises initiative and good judgment when responding to citizen's inquiries pertaining to natural, historical, and environmental issues. Process sales and class registrations at front desk. Participates in staff meetings. Supports the Visitor Center as needed including one weekend day a week.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned not covered within the position description.
• Requirements: Sully Historic Site seeks a charismatic team member to lead school and scout programs, tours and cultural history programs. Applicants should have strong oral communication skills with the ability to present and teach to a diverse audience of all ages. Additional duties may include administrative, front-desk, and other duties as assigned.

Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in education, history, museum studies or a related field. Experience presenting programs to individuals or groups or working with children and/or families. Knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practices to communicate effectively with diverse ages, backgrounds, and all abilities. Proficiency with common digital productivity programs (Microsoft Office), social media platforms, and digital communications platforms. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple job responsibilities. Energetic and personable; an innovative, creative thinker. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The ability to communicate clearly and be comfortable discussing difficult subjects like the history of slavery is a must.

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience with the design and delivery of innovative, creative, high quality, and developmentally appropriate programs for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Works well independently and in a team environment; adaptable and solution oriented. Experience building and maintaining relationships with community partners, including other sites, museums and organizations, K-12 schools and institutes of higher education, and government officials. Excellent organizational skills: self-motivated with the ability to manage goals and productivity. The position requires strong communication skills and a significant ability to get along with many different types of people.

Certificates and Licenses Required: Driver's license (required). First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of appointment.

Necessary Special Requirements: All appointees must also agree to a criminal background check including fingerprinting, attend mandatory training, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to navigate uneven terrain on park property. Must be able to climb 3 flights of stairs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information: Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. This position cannot exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year.