Education Events Coordinator
Join the Gary Sinise Foundation Team
At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we support and honor our nation's defenders. We seek individuals who recognize that freedom and security come at a cost and who are committed to serving those who answer the call to duty. We want team members whose principles and values resonate with our culture of service, commitment, and appreciation.
About the Gary Sinise Foundation
Established in 2011 by actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, the Gary Sinise Foundation honors and supports our active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Through programs designed to inspire and uplift our nation's heroes, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom.
Position Summary
The Education Events Coordinator plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and implementing educational and outreach programs that highlight museum and educational experiences. Reporting to the Director of Education and working closely with the VP of Outreach, this position supports impactful programming that informs and engages diverse audiences with a special focus on military, veteran, and first responder communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Education to implement outreach initiatives aligned with organizational goals and museum best practices.
- Work cross-functionally with internal departments—Outreach, Events, Chapters, External Relations, Marketing/Communications, and HR—to communicate the organization's mission and impact.
- Support the design and delivery of educational programs and museum experiences that educate the public about the organization's mission and focus communities.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to evaluate the success and reach of educational events.
- Assist the Marketing and Communications team with promoting educational programs and events.
- Represent the organization at events, conferences, and meetings, requiring occasional travel, and provide timely post-travel debriefs to the VP of Outreach.
- Assist with scheduling and execution of student visits to the Education and Outreach Center.
- Collaborate with the Outreach Education Manager to maintain the EOC space and support updates to exhibits, materials, and curriculum.
- Perform additional duties and initiatives as directed by foundation leadership, contributing to the organization's mission and overall success.
Skills
- Detail-oriented with exceptional multitasking and time management abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to engage effectively and respectfully with a wide range of individuals.
- Aptitude for creative problem-solving within established systems and procedures.
- Customer-service orientation and ability to work with diverse audiences.
- Passion for and interest in serving the military, veteran, and first responder communities.
- A collaborative spirit and a genuine desire to serve others, contributing to a positive and mission-driven team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, or a related field required. 3–5 years of experience in a classroom setting, educational programming, museum coordination, or a similar role.
- Experience engaging students, educators, or public audiences in educational or museum environments strongly preferred.
- Previous events experience is a plus.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
Work Environment
- This is an in-office role with standard work hours of 8am-5pm CST; flexible hours may be required for events.
- Travel (up to 50%) may be necessary, with occasional nights and weekends.
The Gary Sinise Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.