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1 person is interested
In-School Field Trip Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Pikes Peak Children's Museum
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1 person is interested
Purpose of Volunteer Position: Assist the Program Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator: Out of Museum, with scheduling of In School Field Trips
Number of hours: 2-10 hours per month
Location: In person & remote
Reports to: Currently, the Executive Director
Works Closely with: The Executive Director, Program volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and sign up schools, daycares, homeschools, etc. for In School Field Trips
- Maintain the calendar for In School Field Trips
- Communicate with the contacts who are making arrangements for an In School Field Trip
- Create and maintain a simple procedure for onboarding In School Field Trips from start to finish
- Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to make sure enough Lead and/or assistant Educators are available
- Work with the marketing team to help advertise and market the In School Field Trips
- Maintain the In School Field Trip boxes and inform the Executive Director if and when supplies need to be replaced
- Take initiative to create new programs if there is an interest with curriculum development
- Take initiative and help to market the In School Field Trips. Take flyers to schools. Hang flyers around town. Help spread the word about the program.
- You are NOT responsible to go into the classrooms, however, if this is of interest, you will also be considered a Lead Educator and need to be able to wear both hats and know how to change gears as needed
- Be a part of the Programs Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month
Volunteer Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Must live in Colorado Springs and be able to come to PPCM
- Understand and promote PPCM’s mission
- Be a part of the Programs Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month
- Be an ambassador for PPCM
- Help to educate the community about PPCM
Recommended Volunteer Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Experience in the Education, Early Childhood and/or Curriculum fields is a plus
- Knowledge of or connection to Schools and School districts a plus
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse people
- Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
- A pleasant, outgoing personality
- Bilingual would be a plus
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About Pikes Peak Children's Museum
Location:
2565 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, US
Mission Statement
PPCM is a community-built, hands-on educational destination that engages ALL children and their grown-ups by sparking creativity through purposeful play.
Description
VISION:
Our vision is to be a trusted, growing educational resource, and a community collaborator who offers opportunities to inspire children to reach their unique potential.
The express objectives of PPCM are to provide:- A dynamic hands-on, engaging and fun educational experience focused on the age group 0-10.
- A place for this demographic to encounter boundless opportunities for discovery and imagination, sparking a passion for life-long learning.
- A compelling environment to nurture wonder and creativity, encouraging children’s innate desire to explore the world around them.
- An indispensable resource for children, families, the community at large and elementary-level educators as a mutually beneficial connecting point.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2565 Airport RoadColorado Springs, CO 80910
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2023
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Child Development
- Networking
- Organization
- People Skills
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training