Good-To-Go Program Coordinator

Pretend City Children’s Museum is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to build better brains through fun, whole‑body learning experiences and empowers children and their grown‑ups to meaningfully connect with and expand their world. Designed as an interactive and hands‑on museum, Pretend City Children’s Museum provides programming, activities and learning opportunities that are not typically offered in schools or readily accessible within the community. We are currently seeking an experienced mission‑driven Good‑To‑Go Program Coordinator to perform a wide range of duties for the Museum’s developmental screening initiative titled “Good to Go—Supporting Your Child’s Development, Every Step of the Way.” The coordinator will help plan, execute and assist in the facilitation of all events, activities, and projects relating to these programs. Essential Functions Assist in the coordination and implementation of Good to Go Monthly activities including, but not limited to, Way to Play Days, Baby Steps events, Toddler Town, Neurodivergent Family Nights, caregiver workshops and community outreach events. Maintain an accurate working knowledge of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ); attend ASQ training courses and updates as needed. Assist in processing incoming ASQs within 48 hours of receipt, reporting results to caregivers, providing appropriate resources, referring to Help Me Grow as needed, distributing admission tickets, and entering data into the OC Screening Registry database. Utilize educational expertise to communicate the importance of developmental check‑ups and the connection between children’s play and their development. Assist in research, scheduling, and booking classes, workshops, and special events related to Good to Go with support and guidance from the Chief Experience Officer. Assist with the coordination of partners—including those providing screenings, bringing student volunteers, or otherwise supporting a Good to Go event. Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of the annual Good to Go Fair. Learn and understand the educational value of the learning spaces and how play in each of the learning spaces assists in child development. Work full‑time on‑site Monday‑Friday; may work occasionally off‑site or on a weekend as needed. Attend resource fairs and networking meetings/events related to promoting the Good to Go Initiative. Contribute to the delivery of progress reports (monthly stats), updates, and new proposals pertaining to Good to Go. Model and train staff on appropriate educational interactions regarding Good to Go programs, events, and developmental activities. Coordinate Good to Go activities with the Museum Floor Lead, Associate Facilities, Development and Marketing. Assist in implementing educational and developmentally appropriate activities on Way to Play Days. Assist caregivers in completing ASQ screenings on the museum floor and at Way to Play Days. Draft, schedule, and confirm all email reminders and e‑blast content pertaining to Good to Go events. Support Stage Staff during all Good to Go events. Ensure all links for Good to Go Events are active and accurate; manage registration as applicable. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in education, health, museum management, or a related field (preferred). Minimum three years’ experience and working knowledge of children’s museums or other informal learning environments, program development, program operations, evaluation and exhibit development. Teaching experience with both adults and children desirable, but not required. Experience working independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Ability to read communication styles of team members and partners from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, funders, staff, community organizations. Ability to bring a project to successful completion. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Adept at conducting research into project‑related issues and products. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment. A high level of creative thinking and self‑motivation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks independently. Ability to work cooperatively with staff, management, community members, and volunteers. Able to maintain confidentiality. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Solid working knowledge and proficiency of current Internet technologies, Microsoft Word and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pretend-City-Children