Director of Education - OJMCHE

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Résumé du poste

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) seeks a creative education professional to lead its educational programming, drawing on a strong background in Holocaust education and American Jewish history. The role requires seasoned management, collaboration, and excellent listening skills to shape programs and partnerships across Oregon.

Responsibilities include setting goals and metrics, leading the Education Team, developing school and public program content, working

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressively responsible education or museum education roles, including management experience.
• Experience building and managing programs.
• Ability to connect with diverse audiences with warmth and cultural sensitivity.

Responsabilités

• Shape the museum's educational vision by setting goals, benchmarks, and impact metrics.
• Lead a passionate Education Team while managing the department's budget.
• Craft compelling interpretive content and learning outcomes for school groups, teachers, and public programs.
• Work with local Holocaust survivors and manage the museum’s Speakers’ Bureau.
• Build and mentor our Docents into confident, knowledgeable storytellers reflecting the museum’s mission.
• Partner with scholars, staff, and consultants to shape content and exhibitions.
• Lead workshops, tours, and represent the museum at conferences and events across Oregon and beyond.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with regional, national, and international partners.

Connaissances

Bilingual in Spanish

Formation

MA in Holocaust/Genocide Studies, American Jewish History, or related field

Description du poste

• Bilingual in Spanish

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) is looking for a creative education professional who embraces the mission and values of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to chart a dynamic path forward for the museum’s educational programming. This individual is a seasoned manager and leader, enthusiastic collaborator, and excellent listener, with a strong background in Holocaust education and American Jewish history.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the museum's educational vision by setting goals, benchmarks, and impact metrics that bring our strategic plan to life for diverse audiences
• Lead a passionate Education Team while managing the department's budget
• Craft compelling interpretive content and learning outcomes for school groups, teachers, and public programs
• Work with local Holocaust survivors and manage the museum’s Speakers’ Bureau
• Build and mentor our Docents into confident, knowledgeable storytellers that reflect the museum’s mission and message
• Partner with scholars, staff, and consultants to shape the content and narrative of exhibitions and programming
• Lead workshops, tours, and represent the museum at conferences and events across Oregon and beyond
• Cultivate lasting relationships with regional, national, and international partners
• Stay engaged professionally through attending meetings, events, and programs throughout the state

Desired Qualifications

• At least 5 years in progressively responsible education or museum education roles, including management experience and a track record building and managing programs
• MA in Holocaust/Genocide Studies, American Jewish History, or related field
• Ability to connect with every audience, from schoolchildren to survivors, with warmth and cultural sensitivity
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google, and ZoomReliable transportation and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Confidence engaging donors, officials, and community leaders

Additional Desired Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Knowledge of Oregon regional history
• Classroom experience or knowledge of the Oregon public school system

Compensation & Benefits

• $72,000 annually or DOE
• Benefits: Health benefits, 401(k), generous paid time off and paid holidays

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) is looking for a creative education professional who embraces the mission and values of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to chart a dynamic path forward for the museum’s educational programming. This individual is a seasoned manager and leader, enthusiastic collaborator, and excellent listener, with a strong background in Holocaust education and American Jewish history.

Compensation & Benefits

• $72,000 annually or DOE
• Benefits: Health benefits, 401(k), generous paid time off and paid holidays