Education Curator & Community Learning Lead

Sul Ross State University; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks a Curator of Education to professionalize program design and expand bilingual public learning opportunities grounded in the museum’s 25,000-object collection.

The role develops school-aligned curricula and community programs, collaborates with faculty, and leads lectures, workshops, and tours while coordinating docents and volunteers. Evening/weekend work and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Curriculum and educational programs for museums or informal learning.
• Experience with educators and schools; rural communities preferred.
• Spanish bilingual content capability a plus.
• Program development and assessment experience.
• Knowledge of museum education practices and audience-focused approaches.
• Leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design public programming philosophy and vision with the Director.
• Develop lectures, workshops, classes, and symposia.
• Lead gallery talks focusing on the Museum’s collections.
• Build relationships with area schools for field trips and outreach.
• Recruit and train docents and volunteers for programming.
• Collaborate with faculty to serve Sul Ross students.

Skills

Experience in museum education

Curriculum development

Partnership development

Educational program design

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks a Curator of Education to professionalize program design and expand bilingual public learning opportunities grounded in the museum’s 25,000-object collection.

The role develops school-aligned curricula and community programs, collaborates with faculty, and leads lectures, workshops, and tours while coordinating docents and volunteers. Evening/weekend work and travel are required.