Strategic Director of Learning & Discovery

National Baseball Hall Of Fame & Museum; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY, seeks a Director of Learning & Discovery to shape how the institution shares its collections and stories with students, teachers and families, nationwide.

This senior museum professional will lead a team, cultivate partnerships, and advance inquiry-based practices that connect American history and culture to diverse audiences across age groups and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Museum Studies, Education, History or related field is required.
• Experience leading museum learning programs essential with inquiry-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for learning programs and initiatives.
• Oversee on-site and virtual school programs, field trips, workshops, and family learning.
• Develop partnerships and outreach to extend the Museum's reach.
• Manage departmental budgets and workflows; monitor costs for program delivery.
• Evaluate learning programs and use findings for improvement and fundraising.

Skills

Museum pedagogy

Inquiry-based learning

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or higher in Museum Studies / Education / History

Tools

CRM systems

Digital learning tools

Job description

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY, seeks a Director of Learning & Discovery to shape how the institution shares its collections and stories with students, teachers and families, nationwide.

This senior museum professional will lead a team, cultivate partnerships, and advance inquiry-based practices that connect American history and culture to diverse audiences across age groups and backgrounds.