Director of Guest Education & Learning Innovation

California Academy of Sciences; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Academy of Sciences is seeking a Director of Guest Education to develop and implement innovative educational programs that maximize guest attendance and enhance learning experiences. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration across departments, and extensive experience in education and program development.

Located in San Francisco, this position offers a full-time schedule, and candidates should expect to actively participate in the Academy's mission.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in education or related field.
• 7–10 years of supervisory experience over teams.
• Experience in developing public educational programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and vision for guest education.
• Develop engaging museum learning experiences.
• Manage departmental budget and financial projections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Program Development

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in science and/or environmental education

MA/MS in related field

PhD in relevant area

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The California Academy of Sciences is seeking a Director of Guest Education to develop and implement innovative educational programs that maximize guest attendance and enhance learning experiences. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration across departments, and extensive experience in education and program development.

Located in San Francisco, this position offers a full-time schedule, and candidates should expect to actively participate in the Academy's mission.