Public History & Education Program Lead

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - MC Parks; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

The Josiah Henson Museum & Park, operated by Montgomery Parks, seeks a Program Manager to design and deliver educational and public programs for diverse audiences, including students, families, educators, and community groups, in onsite, offsite, and virtual settings.

You will recruit and supervise seasonal interpreters, coordinate registrations and logistics, and build partnerships with schools and cultural organizations while ensuring equity, accessibility, and inclusive dialogue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History or related field.
• One year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute, totaling five years.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver educational and public programs for diverse audiences.
• Create curriculum-based learning experiences for school groups and families.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Manage program registrations, bookings, schedules, and logistics.
• Develop partnerships with schools and cultural organizations.

Skills

Public history

Museum education

Visitor engagement

Community outreach

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in History or related field

Job description

The Josiah Henson Museum & Park, operated by Montgomery Parks, seeks a Program Manager to design and deliver educational and public programs for diverse audiences, including students, families, educators, and community groups, in onsite, offsite, and virtual settings.

You will recruit and supervise seasonal interpreters, coordinate registrations and logistics, and build partnerships with schools and cultural organizations while ensuring equity, accessibility, and inclusive dialogue.