Director of Education and Public Programs
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About The Position
Museum of the Rockies seeks a creative and experienced educational professional to be its next Director of Education and Public Programs (DEPP). The DEPP is a critical member of the museum's leadership team and will need to bring to the position an in-depth understanding of informal educational practices, interpretation, an enthusiastic drive for innovation and entrepreneurial activities, customer service, communication, inclusivity of different audiences, and strong administrative and managerial skills. The DEPP oversees a dedicated team of educators who are responsible for school, youth, family, and adult programs. Areas of focus include: Onsite Programs (including schools, summer camps, and lectures), Virtual and Outreach Programs, The Volunteer Corps, The Living History Farm interpretation, The Martin Children's Discovery Center, Early Childhood Education, Public Programs and Special Events. The DEEP will have a strong understanding and appreciation for informal education, curriculum development that meets state standards, public programs and events, the important role of volunteers in museums, and managerial skills. As a leader, they will be able to inspire and work collaboratively with their team, have strong budget skills, be able to plan and implement programs to meet public expectations and financial needs, and communicate effectively across museum departments. They will have a passion for the crucial role science and culture plays in our lives. Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana's most visited museum. The museum serves over 220,000 general visitors and thousands of additional program participants each year. MOR is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent nonprofit organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. Located on a 34-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 220 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children's Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve.
