Written by A life update for people who haven’t heard, or who haven’t gotten the details. I was promoted at my job to program manager, which is a boring title but a super cool job. I manage our birthday parties, scout workshops and youth employment. It’s a big collection of responsibilities, and it’s exciting to take it all on because I’ve worked in the programs from the other end before.
Six years ago (when I was a punk kid — you should see the pictures) I was hired as an education assistant helping with our summer camps. I stuck around and worked a few jobs during summer camp, and then worked as a supervisor for our overnight program and as a birthday party host (I partied my way through college, har har).
At the end of 2008 when I graduated from the museum I was hired as the registration coordinator for our programs. It was mostly a way to fill the gap and get some pay and benefits, but being around my coworkers opened me up to informal education and youth development work. Since my degree is far from these things, I have a lot to learn and some things are a challenge, but it’s exciting to give it a try.
Right now my work days have been crazy crazy, but they’ll calm down (I’m praying) once we get into a rhythm with summer camp. A big thank you to my coworkers for allowing me to grow up in a program where I really feel cared for. The Science Museum is my second home!
