Director of Museum Education & Community Learning

Paycom; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas seeks a creative Head of Education to shape the next phase of the Museum’s educational programs, resources and community engagement. Reporting to the Chief Experience Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on direction for the Education team.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and at least five years in museum education, with supervisory experience and a track record in K-12 and community programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, education, American studies or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in museum education, informal learning, public programming, community engagement or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing educational experiences for multiple audiences, including K-12 students and educators.
• Experience with adult, family, youth and community programming.
• Knowledge of current museum education practices and audience-centered approaches.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience building productive relationships with schools and community partners.
• Experience with program evaluation, audience research or assessment.
• Commitment to accessibility and creating welcoming learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• lead Educational Strategy & Collaboration with Curatorial, Collections and Exhibitions staff.
• Translate historical content into meaningful educational experiences for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Marketing to raise awareness of educational and public programs.
• Track participation and evaluate program outcomes using surveys and assessments.
• Support grant-funded educational initiatives and report on program outcomes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Education staff and manage budgets and resources.
• Develop and evaluate school, educator and public programs to strengthen impact.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in history

Job description

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas seeks a creative Head of Education to shape the next phase of the Museum’s educational programs, resources and community engagement. Reporting to the Chief Experience Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on direction for the Education team.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and at least five years in museum education, with supervisory experience and a track record in K-12 and community programs.