Education & Community Programs Leader

The Delaware Contemporary; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Education & Community Programs Manager to lead educational initiatives, community engagement, and external partnerships. You will develop accessible, mission-driven programs that expand audiences and strengthen relationships with schools and community organizations.

You will supervise teaching artists, coordinate tours and workshops, manage program budgets, and collaborate across departments to support institutional goals, audience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, museum studies, arts administration, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, partners, and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working collaboratively with artists, educators, community organizations, and diverse audiences.
• Basic budget-management and program-evaluation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard workplace technology and willingness to learn museum-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, manage educational programs, tours, workshops, camps, and lectures.
• Build partnerships with schools, universities, nonprofits, artists, and community organizations.
• Supervise teaching artists, volunteers, and program logistics.
• Collaborate with Curatorial, Events, Marketing, Development, and Operations.
• Manage program budgets, reporting, and grant-supported activities.

Skills

Partnership building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Program management

Budget management

Program evaluation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Education & Community Programs Manager to lead educational initiatives, community engagement, and external partnerships. You will develop accessible, mission-driven programs that expand audiences and strengthen relationships with schools and community organizations.

You will supervise teaching artists, coordinate tours and workshops, manage program budgets, and collaborate across departments to support institutional goals, audience