Head Of Education - Museum

City of Gastonia • Gastonia, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Professionally manages the museum program staff to deliver exceptional education, planetarium and exhibits-based programs that share the mission of the Schiele Museum with the community. Plans, develops and delivers museum educational products directly and through the supervised work of staff, interns and volunteers. Manages and maintains program resources including staff, budgets, equipment and teaching spaces.

Requirements

• Graduation for an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, science, history or anthropology or related fields.
• Minimum five years teaching experience in an informal setting such as a museum, park, zoo, or aquarium.
• A creative mindset and inspirational attitude capable of building, motivating and leading others and maintaining a dynamic, collaborative and positive departmental culture.
• Thorough knowledge of museum program development processes, informal teaching strategies, and the integration of museum content into presentations.
• An excellent understanding of the North Carolina and South Carolina school learning standards, and the ability to create mission based, engaging and marketable programs to meet the needs of field trip and outreach audiences.
• Excellent understanding of the operation of specialized learning environments, such as the planetarium, exhibit galleries, and outdoor interpretive sites with the ability to develop, direct and deliver programs in these environments.
• A high ability to organize and manage diverse human resources; assess capabilities, motivate employees and maximize the impact of staff, interns and volunteer resources in the delivery of programs that meet the museum’s mission, serve our community, and support revenue goals.
• Excellent ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, in live presentations, written, video and online formats to successfully meet the needs of audiences, staff and collaborators.
• Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Drug screening and criminal background checks required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three year’s management experience in developing and directing educational content in a museum setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of all museum program services, including school field trip programs, outreach programs, planetarium programs, public events, children’s camps and other special events.
• Supervises and directs program personnel, including staff, interns and volunteers.
• Manages and maintains teaching resources such as supplies, equipment, indoor and outdoor learning spaces and the planetarium theater.
• Leads the planning, production and implementation of program content in education and planetarium programs, effectively considering variables including resource capabilities, the museum mission, audience needs, feasibility considerations and audience needs.
• Develops program strategies that meet organizational attendance and revenue goals.
• Makes assignments for human resources to fulfill program obligations and monitors for acceptable standards of quality.
• Teaches programs and facilitates events on a regular basis.
• Works with the Assistant Director for Interpretation to prepare annual and project budgets.
• Manages established budgets for the planetarium and educational programs.
• Directs and supervises departmental purchasing.
• Works cooperatively with external partners to creatively serve the community with programming that responds to new and existing opportunities to share the mission of the museum.
• Participates in the development of grant proposals to support educational endeavors.
• Develops program responses, writes proposals, establishes budgets and participates in other activities as needed.
• Uses formal and informal evaluation strategies to ensure that program products meet desired goals.
• Interfaces with other departments, including exhibits, maintenance, guest services, rentals, membership and live animal services to support the multiple operations, functions and endeavors across the institution.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H

What This Job Offers

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