School & Family Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)
Full Time
About the Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.
Today, the museum hosts more than half a million visitors annually and reaches millions more through youth STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach projects. With Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.
The Position
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a School & Family Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish) to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. The School & Family Engagement Coordinator coordinates logistics for, supports the development of, and is the primary implementer of virtual learning experiences for K–12 school groups and the Park Voyagers outreach program at Chicago Park District sites serving K-5 youth.
In collaboration with cross-departmental teams, they create content for formal educators such as the online educator hub, and work to develop and implement additional school and family programs.
This individual will be responsible for:
Implementing Adler’s virtual learning experiences and Park Voyagers, an outreach program through Museums in the Parks, in both English and Spanish.
Coordinating and assisting in the evaluation of virtual learning experiences and park programming
Contributing to the development of school and family programming and resources, including the Educator Hub
Supporting broader institutional initiatives
Most work will occur Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Three to four evenings per week will be required during Park Voyagers implementation, as well as occasional weekends and evenings throughout the year as programming requires.
The Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay: range: $24.40/hr—$27.55/hr
Work-Life Balance
35-hour workweek
3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
7 Adler paid holidays
4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st)
Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
Eligible to accrue up to 12 vacation days per year to start
Flexible work arrangements
Competitive Health Coverage
Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts
Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
403B plan with Adler match
Adler match is 100% vested immediately.
Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
Network of Support through our EAP programs
Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
Discounted Onsite Parking Passes
Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions
The Person
The School & Family Engagement Coordinator is a diversely skilled science educator, ready and able to meet children and families where they are, both in physical (or virtual!) locations and at their developmental and educational levels. They are a compelling and incisive communicator, equally at home with virtual and in-person engagement strategies and tools. They are ready to plan and facilitate experiences for school and family audiences that align with the Adler Planetarium’s mission, brand, and values, and correlate with curriculum standards and learning goals.
They are level-headed and flexible — ready to meet the needs of each group. They readily adjust at the moment when things don’t go to plan and are excited to make their mark on changing and growing programs. They recognize and embrace that the typical day-to-day in informal education is often anything but typical.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or five years of relevant professional work experience
Three years implementing educational STEM programs for Pre-K–8th grade audiences
One year contributing to the development and logistical coordination of educational programs
Bilingual English and Spanish written, verbal, and auditory fluency
Comfortable using and troubleshooting technology. Interested in new educational adaptations of technology, and eager to learn and adapt instructional methods to incorporate technology.
Demonstrated ability in the areas of science communication and inquiry-based, participant-led learning.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check
Ability to pass a Chicago Public Schools background check
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Specializations: Museum education, education, and/or relevant STEM field (e.g. astronomy, physics, climate science, etc)
Five years of implementing educational STEM programs
One or more years (s) experience implementing and/or developing programs for middle school-aged students
One or more years (s) experience implementing and/or developing informal education programs
Demonstrated ability in program facilitation for under-represented groups in STEM
Demonstrated ability in space science communication
The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to complying with its obligations as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.