Director, Lifelong Learning & Community Experiences

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks a Director of Lifelong Learning to lead the vision, strategy, and management of its lifelong learning portfolio.

This role oversees a diverse range of educational experiences, events, workshops, and partnerships, guiding staff, budgets, and cross‑functional teams to deliver mission‑driven programs that engage diverse audiences and deepen connections with nature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, public programs, or related field.
• 7 years of applicable experience in lifelong learning, community engagement, and/or event planning.
• Proven ability to supervise teams and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Experience in budget management and long-term planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Program Development: oversee lifelong learning experiences and develop audience‑appropriate programs.
• Team Leadership: hire, supervise, and develop learning team managers and staff.
• Learning Experience Leadership: design and manage all aspects of lifelong learning experiences and timelines.
• Budget and Performance Management: develop budgets and track impact and program metrics.
• Partnerships and Collaboration: build community and institutional partnerships to expand reach.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Leadership

Project Management

Data-informed decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks a Director of Lifelong Learning to lead the vision, strategy, and management of its lifelong learning portfolio.

This role oversees a diverse range of educational experiences, events, workshops, and partnerships, guiding staff, budgets, and cross‑functional teams to deliver mission‑driven programs that engage diverse audiences and deepen connections with nature.