Experiential Holocaust Education Manager; Field Educator

Experiential Holocaust Education Manager (Field Educator)

POSITION TITLE: Experiential Holocaust Education Manager (Field Educator)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director, Operations and Special Projects

DEPARTMENT: Legacy of Light Goldberg Institute for Holocaust Education

LOCATION: San Diego County, CA (field-based with some office work)

Bring history to life. As our Experiential Holocaust Education Manager (Field Educator), you'll deliver powerful, interactive learning experiences to students and communities across San Diego County. Using Spark Interactive, the Legacy of Light Goldberg Institute for Holocaust Education’s Mobile Learning Center, a state-of-the-art traveling classroom and museum, you'll help thousands of learners engage with survivor stories, explore the consequences of hate, and build empathy and understanding.

This role is perfect for an experienced educator, museum professional, or community facilitator who is passionate about Holocaust education, connecting with students, and innovative learning. You'll join a creative, mission-driven team shaping a new model of education in motion.

For more than 85 years, the Jewish Federation of San Diego has built a vibrant, caring, and connected Jewish community. We strengthen Jewish identity, care for those in need, and foster deep connections with Israel and Jews around the world. Our staff are passionate, collaborative, and always learning. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to education, empathy, and community impact.

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The Field Educator will serve as the primary guide and facilitator of the Institute’s Mobile Learning Center, an interactive experience designed to deliver dynamic, innovative, and accessible Holocaust education to schools and community sites by traveling to these locations directly.

The Institute’s Mobile Learning Center is scheduled to launch in San Diego in March of 2026. Prior to the community launch, the educator will actively participate in planning, preparation and other critical tasks to ensure a successful launch.

This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, comfort with technology, and a love of teaching. The educator should be a confident presenter, an agile troubleshooter, and a passionate ambassador for Holocaust education. Training will be provided in all aspects of the Mobile Learning Center, and technical support will be available through partner vendors. This position also involves working closely with a growing team, including contributing to special projects as needed.

• Facilitate engaging, age-appropriate, interactive Holocaust education experiences for students, educators, and community groups.
• Create safe, inclusive environments for dialogue around difficult historical and contemporary issues.
• Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs and audiences.

• Serve as the main contact for schools, teachers, and community partners before and after Spark Interactive visits.
• Support educators with pre- and post-visit materials and follow-up resources.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and docents.

• Manage daily logistics of the Spark Interactive Learning Center, including setup, travel, and maintenance (training provided).
• Troubleshoot basic technical and AV issues and coordinate vendor support when needed.
• Track program activities and expenses, ensuring smooth operations across sites.

• Collect and report on feedback, impact data, and participant stories.
• Support marketing and fundraising by sharing meaningful experiences, photos, and testimonials.
• Collaborate with the team to continually improve curriculum, technology, and user experience.

Before Spark Interactive officially launches, you'll help co-design and launch an innovative educational experience:

• Participate in pilot programs and curriculum development.
• Build relationships with schools and educators.
• Support logistics planning, training development, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate…