A professional who plans, develops, and administers educational program of museum, zoo, or similar institution. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with administrative personnel to decide scope of program to be offered.
• Prepares schedules of classes and rough drafts of course content to determine number and background of instructors needed.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and evaluates work performance of education department staff.
• Contacts and arranges for services of guest lecturers from academic institutions, industry, and other establishments to augment education staff members in presentation of classes.
• Assists instructors in preparation of course descriptions and informational materials for publicity or distribution to class members.
• Prepares budget for education programs and directs maintenance of records of expenditures, receipts, and public and school participation in programs.
• Works with other staff members to plan and present lecture series, film programs, field trips, and other special activities.
• May teach classes.
• May speak before school and community groups and appear on radio or television to promote institution programs.
• May coordinate institution educational activities with those of other area organizations to maximize utilization of resources.
• May train establishment volunteers to assist in presentation of classes or tours.
• May develop and submit program and activity grant proposals and applications and implement programs funded as result of successful applications.