Teen and Leadership Programs Coordinator
Company: Independence Seaport Museum
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description : Reporting to the
Director of Education, the Teen and Leadership Programs Coordinator
is vital to Independence Seaport Museum's education mission. The
primary tasks are managing the Teen Ambassadors program, assisting
with school programs (such as field trips, after school programming
in the Seaport Boat Shop, and other similar facilitated lessons) ,
and co-developing a suite of leadership programming for teens,
educators, and adults. With the Director of Education, they will
also ensure proper evaluation of these programs and offerings. The
Teen and Leadership Programs Coordinator will be someone who has a
varied tool-kit and is looking to co-build with the Director of
Education and the department. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in
one of the relevant fields (history, civics, science, mathematics,
or education). Equivalent experience in informal education, program
development, or in the trades accepted. A minimum of two years'
experience teaching in a museum or classroom setting. Demonstrated
experience managing others particularly teens. Understanding of
formal high school programming and curriculum. Ability and
willingness to engage with the public. Flexibility, patience, and
strong attention to detail; a good sense of humor and a friendly,
reliable team player. Excellent communication abilities, including
customer service and phone/virtual communications and email manner.
Ability to break down complex subjects and topics for general
audiences, including teens and adults required. Can work both
independently and collaboratively with Seaport Museum staff and
community collaborators. Cultural competency for working with
diverse audiences and stakeholders; ability to form and maintain
community relationships. Preferred: Knowledge of history, civics,
science, or math fields and leadership principles; exposure to or
experience in trades or carpentry Upon hiring, a PA Child Abuse
History Clearance and State Criminal Record Check are required.
Duties : Lead the Museum's Teen Ambassadors summer and school year
programming. Manage and monitor the Ambassadors, their projects,
and their scheduling. Lead leadership and civics programs for teen
audiences and for adults or special groups. Develop and evaluate
leadership resources for educators, students, and adults. Assemble
lesson plans from leadership programs to be taught in conjunction
with school lessons or other museum programs. Assist with the
afterschool program for high school students in the Seaport Boat
Shop. With the Director of Education, gather and disseminate data
and marketing materials to appropriate departments. Coordinate with
other departments for programming content and logistics. Gather,
maintain, and monitor inventory of supplies needed for programming
regularly. Maintain calm, positive, and organized atmosphere using
classroom management skills. Occasionally provide off-site
programming at fairs, festivals, outreach programs, and
conferences. Occasionally lead school or tour groups in the museum
Assist with, and as needed, lead the department's public
programming particularly related to teens, civics, and community
engagement. Perform other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Independence Seaport Museum, Clifton , Teen and Leadership Programs Coordinator, Education / Teaching , Philadelphia, New Jersey
