Director of Education
Company: The Nonprofit Partnership
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Los Angeles Maritime Institute, now surpassing 30 years, is focused
on delivering extraordinary and transformational programs for
youth. Our primary focus is on middle school students while also
serving upper elementary, high school and college students. LAMI
serves to empower youth to discover their greater potential through
extraordinary at-sea experiences aboard educational sailing vessels
built to train and equip young people with 21st century leadership
skills, and inspire maritime and STEM career paths.
In 2000, the TopSail Program had continued to demonstrate such
notable success that LAMI began construction of two 110'
brigantines, Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, which were designed
and built specifically to address the educational needs of the
program. At their launch in April of 2002, Mayor James Hahn and the
City Council proclaimed these state-of-the-art tall ships and their
youth crews "The Official Tall Ships and Maritime Ambassadors of
the City of Los Angeles".
Since its founding, more than 130,000 young people from throughout
Southern California have had the opportunity to directly benefit
from participation in hands-on learning experiences through the
TopSail Youth Program. LAMI continues to give "real life" context
to subjects like science, mathematics, engineering, history, and
literature, and to raise awareness about environmental impacts to
our oceans and local waters.
We seek a smart, professional individual who is passionate about
our mission and eager to partner with the Executive Director and
staff to lead and grow the organization's education programs. The
position of Education Director provides an opportunity to work in a
fun, casual and flexible work environment with a close-knit
community of people.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
Direct the implementation, refinement, creation and development of
curriculum for all existing and new education programs
Update and respond to staff, teacher and student evaluation of
programs
Act as a role model for staff
Develop, update and implement Program Manuals
Maintain our program's alignment with evolving curriculum
standards, educational best practices and customer feedback
Communication and Outreach for LAMI programs, mission and vision
with community
Recruit schools to hit attendance and budget goals set by strategic
plan
Attend relevant conferences, symposia, and other related
events.
Cultivate relationships with teachers, schools and school
districts
Build relationships/partnerships with complimentary
organizations
Prepare monthly progress and program report for Executive
Director
Administrative Duties:
Work with Director of Sales & Marketing to provide seamless
bookings for Teacher/School Administration
Oversee management of program paperwork
Oversee management of program data surveys (pre and post sail and
longitudinal data) and reporting
Budgeting and Fiscal Oversight:
Create and manage annual program budget; monitor all program
expenses.
Schedule all education programs (including classroom visits)
In addition to any other duties as assigned by the Executive
Director
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters preferred: Education, Marine Biology,
Maritime, or related field
3-5 years of staff management and leadership experience
required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to recruit, motivate and
organize
Effective organization skills and ability to work independently
Excellent writing and proofreading skills, good phone presence
Positive outlook, strong work ethic and a sense of humor
Creative, resourceful and good at solving problems
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency with MS/Google Office Suite and Slack, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry weights up to 20lbs
Ability to stand and sit for long periods and perform tasks that
require bending, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching,
climbing, reaching, standing, sitting, carrying, walking, pushing,
pulling, lifting, grasping, and accessing small spaces on the
boat
Ability to stare at a computer/monitor for long periods at a
time
Ability to communicate effectively - including visual, auditory and
tactile
Ability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends. Exposure to
office conditions and outside inclement weather conditions
including summer sun.
Compensation & Benefits
Keywords: The Nonprofit Partnership, Los Angeles , Director of Education, Education / Teaching , Los Angeles, California
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