Curator of Education

Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Professionalize program design, expand curriculum‑aligned school services, and deliver bilingual, accessible public learning opportunities grounded in the museum’s 25,000‑object collection and new McCoy Building exhibition capacity. This role involves designing and developing the philosophy and vision for public programming, creating and implementing various programs such as lectures, workshops, classes, and symposia, and developing gallery talks in collaboration with the Curator of Collections. The position also focuses on building relationships with potential students, participants, and attendees, as well as establishing and maintaining partnerships with area schools and cultural institutions. Responsibilities include giving tours, cultivating a volunteer group, creating summer classes and workshops for students, developing adult programming, and collaborating with Sul Ross State University faculty and staff. Additionally, the role involves recruiting and training docents and supervising part-time education staff. The Curator of Education will collaborate with all museum staff to promote the museum’s goals, assist in day-to-day operations including fundraising and events, and must be available to work non-traditional schedules, including evenings and weekends. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the university.

Requirements

Proven ability and experience of creating curriculum and educational programs for museums or informal learning institutions.
Experience working with educators and schools, as well as a variety of stakeholders within a community.
Experiences in rural communities is preferred.
Cultural knowledge of the Big Bend region or similar communities desired.
Spanish-speaking or the ability to work with translators to create bilingual educational content and programming.
Experience managing, designing, and implementing educational programs, preferably in a museum, cultural, school, or community-based setting.
Experience managing staff and volunteers.
Knowledge of current museum education practices and audience-centered approaches.
Strong leadership, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience building productive relationships with schools and community partners.
Experience with program evaluation, audience research, or assessment.

Nice To Haves

Experiences in rural communities is preferred.
Cultural knowledge of the Big Bend region or similar communities desired.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing the philosophy and vision for public programming in collaboration with the Director.
Creating and implementing programs such as lectures, workshops, classes, and symposia at the Museum.
Creating and implementing gallery talks focusing on the Museum’s collections and exhibitions in collaboration with the Curator of Collections.
Building and developing a list of potential students, participants, and attendees for programming.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with area schools to see how the Museum can best partner with them regarding field trips to the Museum or outreach programs the Museum can bring to the schools.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with area cultural institutions to continue collaborations, or create new ways to collaboration with other institutions.
Creating and giving tours for groups of varying interests and ages.
Recruiting groups to visit the museum for tours.
Cultivating a strong volunteer group who can help with programming, classes, and tours.
Creating summer classes for students, as well as weekend workshops and other programming for area children.
Creating adult programming for community members, as well as Sul Ross State University Students.
Work with faculty and staff at Sul Ross State University to better serve the student population with programming or enhancement to existing university curriculum.
Recruiting and training docents in collaboration with the Curator of Collections to conduct educational tours and public programs.
Training and supervising part-time education staff to assist with educational duties at the Museum.
Collaborating with all Museum staff in promoting the museum’s goals.
Assist all Museum staff in all the general day-to-day running of the museum, including fundraising, events, and promoting the museum.
Must be available to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.