Director of Learning and Discovery

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum•Cooperstown, NY

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, seeks an accomplished education leader to shape how the institution shares its collections and stories. The Director of Learning and Discovery guides an experienced team and sets the direction for programs serving students, teachers, and families in Cooperstown and nationwide. The role offers an opportunity to expand partnerships, deepen evaluation, and advance inquiry-based practices that connect American history and culture to audiences of every age, background, and ability. This full-time, benefit-eligible position is performed in person at the Museum. The salary range is $65,000–$75,000 per year. The position supervises learning staff, manages departmental budgets and workflows, evaluates program effectiveness, and collaborates with teams across the Museum.

Requirements

Advanced degree (master’s or above) in Museum Studies, Education, History, or a related field.
Record of progressively responsible leadership gained in a comparable position.
Teaching and/or leadership experience in a museum learning environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of inquiry-based practices.
Strong understanding of museum pedagogy, object-based and inquiry-based learning, and effective interpretation for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and evaluate learning programs, interpretive experiences, and outreach initiatives.
Experience supervising, mentoring, and training educators, presenters, or volunteers.
Knowledge of inclusive learning practices, accessibility, universal design for learning, and relevant digital tools.
Ability to build successful partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other educational institutions.
Strong communication, public speaking, organizational, and analytical skills, including the ability to use program data to guide decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively and facilitate learning programs for diverse audiences, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Availability for mandatory Hall of Fame Weekend and other special events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Provide direction for Museum learning programs and initiatives, and develop long-term strategies aligned with institutional priorities and effective museum practices.
Oversee on-site and virtual school programs, field trips, workshops, family learning, gallery teaching, interpretive tours, and the Baseball Discovery Zone.
Guide the design of engaging, inquiry-based, object-centered learning experiences for audiences of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Supervise the Manager of Teaching & Learning, Manager of Discovery & Interaction, and other assigned staff; provide coaching, performance feedback, training, and professional-growth opportunities.
Create learning resources, teaching guides, and professional-development opportunities for educators and group leaders.
Collaborate with marketing and communications to promote programs and increase participation.
Cultivate relationships with schools, districts, higher-education institutions, community groups, and cultural organizations.
Develop outreach, traveling programs, and digital learning opportunities to extend the Museum’s reach.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and workflows, monitor resources, and evaluate program costs.
Collect and analyze information on audience participation, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness; prepare reports and use findings to guide improvements, planning, fundraising, or grant support.
Collaborate with curatorial, exhibitions, and other Museum teams to align learning content, interpretation, and institutional priorities.
Represent the Hall of Fame at professional conferences, learning events, and external meetings as needed.
Support relationships with community partners, donors, and benefactors by communicating the impact of Museum learning programs.
Participate in or facilitate learning programs and special events as needed.
Be available for the Hall of Fame’s special events throughout the year, including mandatory availability during Hall of Fame Weekend.