Learning & Engagement Lead — Museum Programs

Dia Art; City of Beacon, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Dia Art Foundation seeks a Manager of Learning and Engagement to expand museum programs, community partnerships, and cross-site education across Dia Beacon and surrounding communities. You will lead a diverse team, shape curricula, and oversee evaluation to advance accessibility and equity in all audiences.

Based at Dia Beacon with responsibilities at Dia Chelsea and other sites, this role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and inclusive practices, while guiding youth, school, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history, education, museum studies, or related field or commensurate professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of administrative experience in a nonprofit educational or contemporary-art organization.
• Minimum of three years of experience directly supervising and developing staff and coordinating museum programming for diverse audiences.
• Experience designing and implementing inclusive programs for intersectional publics across Dia’s locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two full-time Program Administrators, up to 25 part-time educators, and up to two apprentices/interns with coaching and clear benchmarks.
• Oversee Dia Beacon learning initiatives, manage resources/budgets, and ensure programs align with institutional goals and quality standards.
• Set learning objectives and build a community of practice; lead recruitment and hiring of diverse educators.
• Develop and implement a community-engagement strategy across Dia’s sites with accessible and equitable programs.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to align priorities and expand cross-site programming and trainings.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Empathy and inclusion

Bilingual EN/ES

Public engagement

Program evaluation

Education

Master's degree in art history, education, museum studies, or related fields

5+ years nonprofit admin experience

3+ years supervising staff

Experience with youth and diverse publics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dia Art Foundation seeks a Manager of Learning and Engagement to expand museum programs, community partnerships, and cross-site education across Dia Beacon and surrounding communities. You will lead a diverse team, shape curricula, and oversee evaluation to advance accessibility and equity in all audiences.

Based at Dia Beacon with responsibilities at Dia Chelsea and other sites, this role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and inclusive practices, while guiding youth, school, and