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Hello All,

The Coalition for Science After School is looking for a Director.  The 
following is the job description for the position.  Please feel free to 
share it with those who might be interested.


DIRECTOR, COALITION FOR SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL

  The Exploratorium is a not-for-profit museum dedicated to the public 
understanding of science, art, and human perception.  It has pioneered the 
role of museums as active teaching centers with original programming based 
on an interactive approach to learning.  It serves as an interdisciplinary 
resource for schools, universities, scientists, and artists, as well as for 
the public.



Job Information

(415) 561-0328
www.exploratorium.edu/jobs
  Fixed-term, full-time position

SUMMARY
The Coalition for Science After School is a group of 50 national 
organizations committed to expanding opportunities for high quality science 
programs for youth participating in after-school programs.  The Coalition 
was formed in 2004, at a National Science Foundation-funded conference 
organized by the Exploratorium, the Lawrence Hall of Science, and 
TERC.  The Coalition focuses on policy, advocacy, and networking for 
strengthening science in after-school settings.  It is governed by a 
steering committee with representatives from 15 different organizations 
(see attached) representing youth development, science education, and 
education research organizations.  Based on two multi-day meetings, the 
Coalition is developing a roadmap for building the infrastructure needed 
for supporting and strengthening science in after-school settings

The Exploratorium provides an institutional base, including administrative 
support structures, for the Coalition. This position of Director is funded 
for 12 months.  A primary responsibility of the Director will be to secure 
additional funding to support the continuation of the Coalition and the 
Directorship. The Director of the Coalition will report to the Associate 
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the Exploratorium, and 
will work closely with the Chair of the Executive Steering Group of the 
Coalition, a rotating position currently held by Dr Elizabeth Stage, 
Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science.  The Director will confer with 
the Director of Development at the Exploratorium about fundraising and 
development issues.

The Coalition seeks an energetic, visionary, experienced leader who can 
support the growth and development of this budding coalition.


  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·            Developing the Coalition and maintaining its momentum
·            Representing the Coalition, with secondary ties to the lead 
agencies of the Coalition.
·            Securing funding to support Coalition administration, 
advocacy, and policy work.
·            Developing collaborative cross-organizational projects that 
advance the work of the
         Coalition.
   ·          Leading policy and advocacy work to build political and 
funding support as well as next
         steps for the Coalition.
·            Coordinating steering group activities, meetings, and progress.
·            Developing strategic, business, communications and 
dissemination plans.
·            Working closely with the Directors of Development and other 
key staff at the lead Coalition institutions to promote        cooperative 
fundraising efforts while preventing conflicts in this arena, as well as 
fostering advice and support of    mutual goals.



QUALIFICATIONS

·        Experience directing nonprofit projects or organizations.
·        Proven track record building teams and coalitions.
·        Fundraising experience.
·        Knowledge of youth development/after-school policy arena.
·        Experience with DC-based education and or youth development 
programs, organizations, and funding.
·        Ability to work with multiple organizations, personalities, and 
levels of expertise.
·        Experience in after-school programs preferred.
·        Science education experience preferred.
·        Advanced degree preferred.
·        Ability to travel 20-25% of the time.




APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

HOW TO APPLY:
This is a fixed term (one year), full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, 
management position that includes benefits.  Salary information available 
upon request.  To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:


Dept. CSA-1

Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Fax: (415) 561-0370

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No phone calls please
  The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce


Teasha Gable
Administrative Specialist
Director's Office
Lawrence Hall of Science
University of California
1 Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720-5200
510.642.4195 (Tel)
510.643.4959 (Fax)
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