Education & Community Learning Director

Genesee Country Village & Museum; Mumford (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee membership to GCV&M

Job summary

Genesee Country Village & Museum is the largest living history museum in New York, offering extensive programs across onsite and offsite locations for PreK–12 students and families. The Director of Education leads program development, budget management, staff supervision, and community engagement to ensure culturally competent, high-quality education aligned with NYS standards.

The role oversees a $300,000 education budget, coordinates with partners, and drives teacher workshops and educator

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and multiple priorities with varying timetables.
• Experience supervising staff and evaluating performance.
• 5+ years in museum education, PK-12 education, or related field.
• Knowledge of New York state history and 19th-century U.S. history.
• Undergraduate- or graduate-level degree in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Program Development & Delivery: oversee calendar, registration, and delivery of on-site and off-site programs for 12,000–16,000 individuals.
• Administration & Budget Management: manage $300,000 budget and grant funds distribution while aligning with revenue goals.
• Staff Management: supervise education team, schedule, coach, and evaluate staff.
• Collaborate with Marketing and external partners to broaden program reach and accessibility.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Program development

Community outreach

Education program delivery

Education

Bachelor's or higher in museum studies / education / non-profit administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Database software

Job description

Genesee Country Village & Museum is the largest living history museum in New York, offering extensive programs across onsite and offsite locations for PreK–12 students and families. The Director of Education leads program development, budget management, staff supervision, and community engagement to ensure culturally competent, high-quality education aligned with NYS standards.

The role oversees a $300,000 education budget, coordinates with partners, and drives teacher workshops and educator