Director, Lifelong Learning & Community Programs

Dallas-Arboretum-and-Botanical-Garden; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks a Director of Lifelong Learning to lead vision, strategy, and management of a diverse educational portfolio. You will oversee programs, events, and partnerships to inspire learners of all ages and deepen connections with nature.

Reporting to the VP of Learning, you will drive portfolio planning, operations, staffing, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-driven experiences and enhance guest experiences at the Arboretum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, museum studies, public programs, community engagement, or related field.
• 7+ years of applicable experience in lifelong learning, community engagement, and/or event planning/management.
• Proven ability to supervise teams and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Experience in budget management and long-term planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements including a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for lifelong learning experiences across diverse formats (adult, family, sensory events).
• Develop and evaluate audience-appropriate experiences aligned with the Arboretum's mission.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, revenue goals, and program evaluation for the learning portfolio.
• Manage timelines, milestones, and cross-functional coordination for initiatives and events.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations and internal teams to expand reach and impact.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, public programs, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks a Director of Lifelong Learning to lead vision, strategy, and management of a diverse educational portfolio. You will oversee programs, events, and partnerships to inspire learners of all ages and deepen connections with nature.

Reporting to the VP of Learning, you will drive portfolio planning, operations, staffing, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-driven experiences and enhance guest experiences at the Arboretum.