Museum Education & Community Programs Manager

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission's Montgomery Parks unit seeks a Program Manager to lead educational and public programming at the Josiah Henson Museum & Park. You will create engaging experiences for students, families, educators, and community groups across on-site, off-site, and virtual settings.

You will oversee interpretation, outreach, and partnerships, recruit and guide staff, and help ensure budgets, logistics, and resources support impactful learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, Historic Preservation, Interpretive Research, or related field.
• One year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (total five years).
• Valid driver's license per state and Commission rules, unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver educational and public programs for multicultural and multigenerational audiences.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support seasonal interpretive staff and volunteers; manage registrations and schedules.
• Develop partnerships with schools, cultural institutions, and community organizations; foster inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Public history

Museum education

Community engagement

Education program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, or related field

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission's Montgomery Parks unit seeks a Program Manager to lead educational and public programming at the Josiah Henson Museum & Park. You will create engaging experiences for students, families, educators, and community groups across on-site, off-site, and virtual settings.

You will oversee interpretation, outreach, and partnerships, recruit and guide staff, and help ensure budgets, logistics, and resources support impactful learning experiences.