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Job: Director of Education – Museum of Chinese in the Americas (NYC)

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Position: Director of Education
Posted by: Museum of Chinese in the Americas
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
 

Overview:
The Director of Education is responsible for developing and managing comprehensive educational plans (both short and long term) as well as creating and maintaining educational programs that reflect the Museum of Chinese in America’s ( MOCA) mission and meets the needs of the diverse audiences we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Executive Director and senior staff to set the vision and goals for the department.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise museum educators, interns, and volunteers.
  • Develop and implement curriculum-based education programs including on-site guided tours, professional development workshops, and resources.
  • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate in-school and out-of-school partnership with school teachers, school administrators, and staff at partner community organizations.
  • Develop and implement public programs for children and families, including family festivals, workshops, performances, and readings.
  • Work with staff to develop and implement an outreach plan to grow new and repeat attendance to education programs.
  • Market resources and programs to K-12 and teacher audiences.
  • Prepare reports of education program attendance including narratives when appropriate.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with teaching artists and consultants.
  • Oversee the efforts of any consultants hired to develop educational programs or resources.
  • Work with Director of Operations to develop and manage all departmental budgets.
  • Work with development department in preparing, tracking, evaluating, and reporting of all education programming grants.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in related field (education, museum education, etc.) preferred
  • 3 – 5 years of experience and track record in development, implementation, and evaluation of education programming in a museum setting
  • Working knowledge of informal learning theory and practice, museum visitor studies, social studies, arts education, and Asian American studies.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with colleagues, trustees, volunteers, and community leaders.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a diverse range of groups and organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate a team.
  • Strong ability to be creative and think critically.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  •  Excellent verbal and written skills
  •  Proficient in Microsoft Office
  •  Proven professional experience in developing and implementing educational programming

How to Apply
Please send a letter and cover letter to: hr@mocanyc.org  with “Director of Education Search” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.
Museum of Chinese in America
(http://www.mocanyc.org)

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