About Swingtech

Swingtech delivers innovative Information Technology and Professional Support services to a diverse range of clients across the federal and intelligence communities. With over 15 years of trusted experience as a systems integrator, we apply agile methodologies and deep industry insight to help our customers achieve greater efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. At Swingtech, we’re committed to excellence and long-term success for our clients and our team.

Work Location: Onsite, New London, Connecticut
Security Requirement: Ability to successfully complete a Tier 1/NACI suitability investigation and obtain required facility and system access

Position Overview

We are seeking an Education Program Manager to oversee the daily delivery of Government-approved educational programs at a federal museum. The position will coordinate activities within the STEM/Mission Center, Innovation Lab, galleries, and other designated educational spaces.

The Education Program Manager will supervise contractor education personnel, coordinate school and community-group visits, support curriculum implementation, and ensure consistent delivery of engaging maritime, historical, and STEM-based educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily delivery of approved K-12, adult, STEM, maritime-history, and public-education programs.
• Supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate contractor-provided Education Program Assistants.
• Coordinate school field trips, homeschool programs, community-group visits, and educational events.
• Manage group arrival, scheduling, classroom assignments, visitor flow, and operational logistics.
• Implement Government-approved curricula and recommend program improvements for Government review.
• Support educational content aligned with applicable academic frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards.
• Coordinate with school administrators, teachers, community organizations, and authorized military or Government liaisons.
• Manage the setup, inventory, safe use, and operational readiness of educational supplies and instructional materials.
• Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to train volunteers and docents supporting STEM and history programs.
• Monitor program delivery and apply quality-control measures to maintain consistent educational standards.
• Support weekend, school-break, and evening educational programs when required.
• Ensure contractor personnel do not independently establish Government educational policy or official public messaging. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, a STEM discipline, or a related field.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in museum education, curriculum development, educational-program administration, or a closely related area.
• Experience coordinating field trips or educational programs with school districts, homeschool groups, community organizations, or similar partners.
• Experience implementing curriculum-based, hands-on, or informal learning programs.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience involving instructors, facilitators, education assistants, or volunteers.
• Strong communication, public-speaking, scheduling, and program-coordination skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, school breaks, and evening events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, STEM, or a related discipline.
• Experience with the Next Generation Science Standards or comparable curriculum frameworks.
• Knowledge of Coast Guard history, maritime operations, search and rescue, navigation, or marine science.
• Experience operating educational science labs, innovation labs, maker spaces, or interactive learning environments.
• Experience developing or coordinating offsite and mobile educational outreach programs.
  
  

Summary of Benefits

• 15 PTO days
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical Insurance with – 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution).
• Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture.
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed in and out of network coverage.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support,
• Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability
• Pet Insurance through Nationwide
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.
• $1500 Annual Training Budget
• $1500 Referral bonus
• Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus
• Flexible work arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled