Education & Public Programs Manager - WindScape Brooklyn

Job Description

Job Description

Airswift is looking for an Education & Public Programs Manager to support a major client on a 2-year contract in Brooklyn, NY, with an option to renew.

Target Salary: $100,000 - $150,000/year (open for negotiation)

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday. This role will support a center on a typical museum-like setting. The center will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. From time to time, the position will support evening events, with advance notice.

Position Summary:

This position blends the creativity of program direction with hands-on community engagement. The selected candidate will become an integral part of an organization’s mission to educate and inspire. This is a dynamic position for a passionate professional eager to make a lasting impact in the world of renewable energy education. Potential candidates are encouraged to explore WindScape Brooklyn’s website at

Responsibilities:

• Program Design & Execution

Educational Program Leadership:

• Develop and implement school and camp field trips that align with K-12 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Amplify Science, owning the program from soup to nuts.
• Coordinate visits with schoolteachers and educators.
• Create new lesson plans or existing modify lesson plans to meet the needs of classes. Check and regularly update school trip reservation portal.
• Collect data, feedback, and testimonials.
• Develop a broad community and stakeholder network across local schools and educational institutions.

Youth Development Leadership:

• Lead up the center’s place-based youth development program, WindScape Labs, in coordination with the local high school.
• Tasks include setting up visits with subject matter experts, mentoring students, organizing presentations/design challenges and capstones, teaching, and regularly giving feedback to participants as well as collecting their feedback on program design and activities.

Public Programs & Event Orchestration:

• Innovatively design and spearhead programs and special events that align with the organization’s mission, engaging diverse audiences in the wonders of offshore wind energy, especially during the center’s public open hours on Thursdays and Saturdays and scheduled port tours.
• This includes delivering educational tours to a variety of audiences and professional groups, from school children, to climate advocate, to elected officials, to the general public.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain dynamic exhibits that captivate visitor interest and support educational objectives.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Outreach & Relationship Building: Actively cultivate and deepen relationships with community partners, industry experts, and local organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration or other engagements.
• Spearhead community science initiatives, working in unison with local groups to foster hands-on participation in projects that enhance understanding of offshore wind science, the environment, and technology.

Program Enhancement & Insights

• Educational and Youth Development Research & Development: Conduct research to continually refresh and expand the educational and youth development offerings of the center, keeping abreast of the latest offshore wind industry trends, education, and youth development methodologies.
• Program Evaluation & Re?nement: Devise and implement evaluation strategies for all programs and events, collecting data and feedback to inform the effectiveness of initiatives and guide future improvements.

Communication

• Social Media Engagement: As requested, work with the extended WindScape Brooklyn team to inform the curation of compelling content on the organization’s social media platforms, highlighting activities, events, educational insights, and elevating the public profile of the center.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, communications, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in program design and execution, preferably within a museum, educational, youth development, workforce development, or environmental setting.
• Proven success in engaging and expanding diverse age groups through programs and events.
• Expertise in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and/or Amplify Science.
• Experience conducting educational research and program evaluations.
• Strong commitment to accessibility and inclusion in educational settings.
• Skilled in community engagement and partnership building.
• A passion for science, engineering, the environment, education, and youth development.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Proficiency in a second language, such as Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic.
• Experience with social media and marketing communications.

About the project you will be supporting:

WindScape Brooklyn isn’t just a new destination; it’s a 10,000 sq ft nexus of energy education in vibrant Sunset Park. Opened in September 2025, it is where hands-on learning meets the pulse of an evolving industry.

Rising from a synergy between South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) and renowned city and educational entities, WindScape Brooklyn is the product of ten-year commitment to the community and a public-private partnership, dedicated to energizing the community.

This exciting new center is looking for a team to match. This is an invitation to shape a center from scratch, molding it into a space where knowledge and community intersect. The team will orchestrate unique programs and foster a collaborative spirit that echoes through every aspect of the WindScape experience.

It’s also an opportunity to leverage one of the US’s first offshore wind projects. Empire Wind is a historic investment in the energy transition. The project is bringing a state-of-the-art offshore wind hub to Sunset Park and will power an estimated half a million homes by 2027 with renewable energy, advancing New York City’s climate targets.

Strategically located in Industry City, with direct views of the action at the SBMT and Empire Wind’s Operations and Maintenance Base, WindScape Brooklyn’s features stand to inspire:

• Educational Exhibits: From children to adults, guests will dive into the world of offshore wind through exhibits that inform and captivate.
• Workforce Development: Shift visitors from passive learning to active engagement, opening doors for them into the offshore wind sector.
• Community-Focused Public Programs: Initiate dialogues and alliances with a network of organizations and industry players through diverse public programs.
• Open Gathering Spaces: Offer community groups free access to spaces within the center, reinforcing WindScape’s commitment to being a true community hub.
• Breathtaking Views and Tours: Enjoy uninterrupted vistas of SBMT and participate in guided tours that reveal the ins and outs of a working offshore wind hub.

Join us at WindScape Brooklyn and contribute to a project that promises to educate, inspire, and energize a community geared towards a sustainable future!

Featured benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)