Education & Community Programs Manager

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

Work Days: Monday - Friday (occasional nights and weekends needed)

Work Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Department: Artistic & Public Programs

Position Summary:

The Education & Community Programs Manager leads The Delaware Contemporary’s educational initiatives, community engagement, and external partnerships. This position develops accessible, mission-driven programs that expand audiences, strengthen relationships with schools and community organizations, and create meaningful opportunities for engagement with contemporary art.

The Manager oversees educational programming, tours, workshops, teaching artists, and community-based initiatives while collaborating across museum departments to support institutional goals, audience development, and sustainable program growth.

Key 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.

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.

Performance Expectations:

Increase participation in educational programs.

Develop and maintain strategic community partnerships.

Meet annual participation and engagement goals.

Demonstrate measurable program outcomes using attendance and participant feedback.

Support membership growth through educational engagement.

Performance goals and measurable outcomes will be established annually in collaboration with the employee's supervisor and aligned with the museum's strategic plan. The Education & Community Programs Manager may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Director to support the operational needs, programs, and mission of The Delaware Contemporary.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires occasional work in the evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to engage in cleaning and organizing art classrooms and studios.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.

EEO Statement

The Delaware Contemporary provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices (including selection, job assignment, compensation, access to benefits and training, promotion, discipline and termination) and affirms our commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of discriminatory practices. The Delaware Contemporary will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless making the reasonable accommodation would result in undue hardship to The Delaware Contemporary.