Head of Education & Community Learning

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza seeks a creative, collaborative Head of Education to shape the next phase of the Museum’s educational programs, resources and community engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Experience Officer, this role leads the Education team, expanding school partnerships, developing in-gallery learning resources and creating more opportunities for families, youth and adults to engage with the Museum across North Texas and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, education, American studies or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in museum education, informal learning, public programming, community engagement or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing educational experiences for multiple audiences, including K-12 students and educators.
• Experience with adult, family, youth and community programming.
• Knowledge of current museum education practices and audience-centered approaches.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience building productive relationships with schools and community partners.
• Experience with program evaluation, audience research or assessment.
• Commitment to accessibility and creating welcoming learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate historical content, exhibitions and collections into meaningful educational experiences with Curatorial and Exhibitions teams.
• Develop new exhibitions and interpretation reflecting audience needs throughout planning.
• Collaborate with Marketing to raise awareness and participation in education programs.
• Track and evaluate participation and outcomes using surveys and other tools.
• Support grant-funded educational initiatives and report on program outcomes.
• Lead Education staff with mentorship and cross-team collaboration.
• Set departmental priorities and manage budgets and resources.
• Maintain knowledge of current museum education standards and trends.
• Represent the Museum in education and museum communities.
• Develop partnerships to extend educational reach and impact.
• Grow K-12 school programs, resources and educator materials.
• Create engaging in-gallery resources that foster critical thinking.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Audience engagement

Education

Master’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, education, American studies or related field

Job description

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza seeks a creative, collaborative Head of Education to shape the next phase of the Museum’s educational programs, resources and community engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Experience Officer, this role leads the Education team, expanding school partnerships, developing in-gallery learning resources and creating more opportunities for families, youth and adults to engage with the Museum across North Texas and beyond.