Museum Education & Public Programs Lead

National Museum of Wildlife Art; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda seeks a Program Manager to lead educational and public programming that illuminates Reverend Josiah Henson's journey from slavery to freedom and the broader history of Maryland. You will craft engaging experiences, collaborate with Montgomery Parks, and foster reflection and dialogue across audiences.

Working across on-site, off-site, and virtual settings, you will guide interpretation, outreach, and partnerships with schools, families, educators,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Public History, Museum Studies or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of related museum or public-program experience.
• Equivalency combine education and experience may apply; total up to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver educational and public programs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Develop partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Manage digital content and communications for the museum.

Skills

Public history

Museum education

Visitor engagement

Communication skills

Bilingual (EN+ES/FR)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in History or related field

Job description

Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda seeks a Program Manager to lead educational and public programming that illuminates Reverend Josiah Henson's journey from slavery to freedom and the broader history of Maryland. You will craft engaging experiences, collaborate with Montgomery Parks, and foster reflection and dialogue across audiences.

Working across on-site, off-site, and virtual settings, you will guide interpretation, outreach, and partnerships with schools, families, educators,