Director, School & Family Programs – Hybrid Museum

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

111 paid holidays

403(b) plan with match

Museum Shop discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

National Building Museum is seeking a dynamic leader to develop and implement PK-12 and intergenerational family programs that connect exhibits, collections, and community partners. You will oversee educators, evaluate impact, and report on attendance and program outcomes, shaping the museum's education strategy.

You will collaborate with the Director of Youth Programs & Engagement to set both short- and long-term directions for field trips, family events, and community programming, while

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in applicable fields like education, museum studies, or related fields is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience in education, museum education, or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, professional, friendly manner.
• Ability to work select evenings and weekends.
• Passion for architecture, urban planning, and related building arts.
• A love for learning and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, plans, and executes education and family programs tied to exhibits and program goals.
• Oversee School Programs including on-site visits, satellite programs, summer camps, and revenue goals.
• Manage museum educators and substitute staff as needed.
• Develop and implement evaluations using attendance data and qualitative measures.
• Train educators and evaluate staff on a semi-annual basis.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand programs beyond Field Trip activities (Transform DC, ISDC, etc.).
• Plan short- and long-term field trip content, learning objectives, and lesson plans.
• Develop and refine family programming vision and schedule, managing program development and assessment.
• Coordinate two major family events (The Big Build and The Big Draw).
• Control annual budgets with the Director of Youth Programs.
• Coordinate cross-department communications with Marketing, Development, Collections, and Visitor Services.
• Support grant writing, pitches, budgets, and program assessments with funders.
• Develop a museum educator training program and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Writing and interpersonal skills

Flexible, professional

Evenings and weekends availability

Passion for architecture/urbanism

Love for learning/humor

Education

Undergraduate degree in education, museum studies, or related field

Job description

National Building Museum is seeking a dynamic leader to develop and implement PK-12 and intergenerational family programs that connect exhibits, collections, and community partners. You will oversee educators, evaluate impact, and report on attendance and program outcomes, shaping the museum's education strategy.

You will collaborate with the Director of Youth Programs & Engagement to set both short- and long-term directions for field trips, family events, and community programming, while