Jacie Hood

About Jacie Hood

Jacie is a seasoned nonprofit \"jack-of-all-trades.\" After obtaining an MPA in nonprofit…

Experience

1. Director of Education and Museum Planning

   Sci-Tech Discovery Center

   Aug 2021 — Present · Frisco, TX, US

   Overseeing the creation, revision, and implementation of high-quality education programing aligning content to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) including: school field trip and outreach programs, scout workshops, early childhood programs, visitor engagement, school break camps, grant-funded programs, and any to-be-developed program opportunities.Building relationships and partnerships with like-minded corporate partners, community organizations, and school district leaders. Develop professional networks with organizations that include museums, educational institutions and associations.Supervising to inspire, develop, and guide a diverse team of full-time and part-time educators, volunteers, and seasonal staff. Prioritizing opportunities to integrate TEKS aligned STEM into all education program experiences and keep current in best practices related to informal science education.Leading staff in the work of planning, initiating, and delivering grant funded programming for a diverse cross section of the DFW community, with a focus on serving Title 1 students and families.Reinforcing a positive, productive, and fun work culture at all levels while prioritizing teamwork, innovation, delivery, and collaboration.Developing and overseeing program and department budgets in order to ensure the successful delivery of grant and museum goals.Implementing metrics and evaluations for program offerings as aligned with grant requirements and best practices. Working with the Development team to identify and secure funding support for programs, materials, and equipment.Working with Guest Relations and Marketing teams to identify ways in which Sci-Tech can better reach audiences and stakeholders.

Education

• Texas Tech University

  BA

  2005 — 2008

• Texas Tech University

  MPA

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Budgeting
• Community Outreach
• Non-Profits
• Public Sector Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Making
• Grant Writing
• Photography
• Social Media
• Photoshop
• Video Editing
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Newsletters
• Blogging
• Volunteer Management
• Editing
• Strategic Planning
• Museums
• Email Marketing
• Customer Service
• Theatre
• Online Marketing
• Nonprofits
• Special Events
• Online Video Production
• Science Communication
• Event Management