Public Programs Coordinator

Description:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, biology, informal education or museum studies with extensive experience working with the public in a museum, nature center, or similar setting.
• Special and passionate interest in connecting with the public.
• Broad knowledge of current practice and theory of informal education with prior experience developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information in a variety of formats, to understand and present information to a variety of audiences, and to communicate the Lab’s mission with passion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well with colleagues, other employees, volunteers and donors.
• Record of strong management and analytic skills, both strategic and operational with the ability to efficiently multi-task while working on a variety of projects and programs.
• Must exemplify a positive attitude with the ability to adjust to last minute changes.
• Self-starter who takes the lead on initiating and developing new programmatic efforts and refining existing ones as needed.
• Experience in supervising, training, and mentoring staff and volunteers with the ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Google products.
• Proven skills in project management and coordination are essential.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position.
• Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements.