Director of Education (Bronx, NY)

The Hip Hop Museum • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hip Hop Museum (THHM) is seeking a visionary Director of Education to lead its educational initiatives. This role involves building state-of-the-art educational programs that align with the museum's mission of honoring Hip Hop's past, present, and future. The Director will be responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of all educational initiatives and exhibition programs, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the museum. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music history, museum studies, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in museum or cultural education.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in developing educational programs and/or overseeing interns and volunteers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and social media platforms.
• Research experience in a museum or an academically related position.
• Proven track record of obtaining funding for educational projects.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in education or the arts.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, inclusive pedagogies, best practices, and current trends in museum education.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, volunteers, and the public.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to perform work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Courteous and personable demeanor.
• Will be required to stay current in the field through continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Subject matter expert with a significant knowledge base derived from coursework and experience, and at least 5-8 years of experience in the field (considered as an alternative to the degree and 4 years of experience requirement).
• The position requires the Director of Education to be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Managing budget tracking, administrative documentation, and arranging payments for guest speakers, artists, and performers.
• Translating passion for music and history into enriching learning programs that support the museum's mission.
• Maintaining a master calendar of public programs and events.
• Overseeing all educational programs, interns, and volunteers.
• Developing benchmarks and metrics to assess program performance and engagement, making recommendations to leadership based on data.
• Establishing and implementing strategy and vision for a strong guest-focused experience.
• Recruiting, training, and mentoring docents and volunteers, and developing retention strategies.
• Initiating and maintaining new professional relationships.
• Designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the museum’s educational and exhibitions programming.
• Cultivating and sustaining partnerships with educational institutions, community, and cultural organizations, and coordinating on-site visits.
• Using multiple presentation tools and techniques, adapting them to the audience.
• Collaborating with the Curator and Director of Development on solicitations and grants by providing program narratives and budgets.
• Assisting in the identification of grant opportunities, writing applications, and proposals.
• Staying updated on changing trends that may enhance educational programs.
• Developing and implementing programming that connects the present to the past and links local history to contemporary issues.
• Evaluating the educational impact of museum programs and services and proactively identifying improvements.
• Working with the Director of Development on marketing and social media as it pertains to educational programs.
• Developing and managing department and program budgets.
• Observing applicable safety requirements and ensuring appropriate safety practices are implemented by volunteers and interns.
• Reporting any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
• Working independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with other team members.
• Interacting professionally with team members, interns, volunteers, stakeholders, and guests.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $85,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director