Program Coordinator (Initiative on Holocaust and Civic Responsibility)

Information about the organization:

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention. 

In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

Information about the role and office:

Holocaust Memorial Museum is dedicated to advancing public understanding of the Holocaust through a broad spectrum of educational initiatives. As the public education arm of the Museum, the Levine Institute focuses on creating, planning, developing, and administering a diverse array of programs, exhibitions, and resources. Its mission extends to educating various audiences—including the general public, educators, students, military personnel, law enforcement, and government officials—both within the United States and internationally. Renowned globally for its high-quality Holocaust education, the Levine Institute is committed to fostering deep knowledge and reflection on this critical historical event and its ongoing relevance.

The Program Coordinator position plays a vital role within the Initiative on the Holocaust and Civic Responsibility (IHCR) division. This role supports several key programs including Civic Learning for Campus Communities (CLCC), Docent Working Group (DWG), and Permanent Exhibition (PE) Docent Training programs. The primary objective of this position is to facilitate impactful Holocaust education for emerging adults and career professionals across the United States through innovative programming. The Program Coordinator will be instrumental in coordinating outreach efforts, educational strategies, and partnerships with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include documenting and evaluating campus community and docent programs and organizing educational programs and presentations for both online and in-person audiences. This role is essential for ensuring the effective delivery and integration of Holocaust education initiatives, contributing to the Levine Institute's mission of promoting understanding and reflection on the Holocaust. 

This is a full-time donated position (non-Federal) paid with the Museum’s private funds. Salary is commensurate with experience.

This position is located in Washington, DC and is hybrid telework eligible, within the local commuting area of the Museum worksite.

Duties, and Responsibilities for the role:

• Promote positive and collaborative working relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.
• Assist the Program Managers in maintaining external partnerships that align with institutional objectives and optimize Museum resources. Incorporate best practices in partnerships and programs that address the broad spectrum of experiences and backgrounds of program partners and participants.
• Support the Program Managers in the  development, dissemination, facilitation and communication of essential information, timelines, and resources required for successful project completion.
• Assist the Program Managers in collecting and analyzing program data, and support the development of program proposals, evaluations, and reports.
• Assist the Program Managers in the development and dissemination of educational materials such as lesson plans, multimedia resources, and training guides. Use feedback from both local and national audiences to continuously improve resources.
• Develop, implement, and assess systems for measuring program effectiveness in alignment with broader evaluation initiatives set by the Levine Institute and the Museum.
• Utilize digital platforms and tools to enhance learning experiences that engage participants in Holocaust education.
• Review and revise educational modules, lesson plans, and training workshops annually to incorporate new research, feedback, and technological advancements.
• Track and maintain budget expenditures. Organize regularly scheduled meetings to provide updates, share best practices, and address any program concerns. Ensure meetings are productive and align with overall training goals while maintaining and communicating meeting notes and agendas.
• Conduct research and environmental scans to understand the culture and context of program participants.
• Incorporate activities that encourage critical thinking and analysis of historical sources and foster discussions about the importance and relevance of Holocaust history. Travel to the Museum, partner organizations and institutions, and work-related conferences/workshops as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the role:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in conducting educational programming for both youth and adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience with program evaluation, data analysis, and tracking.
• Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage and lead workshops for diverse audiences and learning styles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of digital technologies, including video conferencing software, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies, or Education with a concentration in Holocaust Studies, or a related field.
• Experience working with educational institutions or non-profit organizations, particularly in roles related to program coordination or development.
• In-depth knowledge of mass atrocities studies, genocide studies, human rights studies, or related historical fields.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is preferred

Interested applicants must provide a resume, and a cover letter.  Applications without these requirements will not be considered. 

The application deadline for this position is December 16, 2024 

The Museum is committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI). Please click here to view the Museum Statement on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (PDF).

Benefits Highlights:

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum values employee wellness, work-life balance and the diversity of what this means for individual employees in life and work. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible employees that includes generous paid leave benefits, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account with an employer contribution, 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match and contribution, group term and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, commuter subsidy, access to two employee assistance programs, as well as voluntary critical illness and accident insurance coverage, long-term care and pet insurance options. Our policies also support telework and other flexible schedule options based on the job, work and team collaboration requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)