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Museum Education Director

2 months ago

Washington, United States Association of Academic Museums & Galleries Full time
Job Summary

The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic and experienced museum education leader to serve as the Vice President, Programs. This is an exciting new leadership position that will create and implement diverse public and private educational programs, experiences, and events for all International Spy Museum audiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Programming Vision and Strategy
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategy for the museum's education programming, aligning with best practice pedagogy and museum educational theory.
    • Ensure that programs are responsive and integral to the existing social and educational landscape, with a focus on innovation and creativity.
    • Manage all aspects of the education program budgets, in conjunction with finance, annual budgeting and forecasting, and program-specific revenue and expenses.
  • Executive and Team Leadership
    • Serve as a critical member of the senior leadership team, collaborating across departments on organization-wide initiatives such as philanthropic giving, content development, and exhibition planning.
    • Lead and inspire a talented team in creating innovative and leading-edge programs for youth and adult audiences, with a focus on diversity and inclusiveness.
    • Provide team members with clear objectives, evaluate performance, and offer constructive coaching, while promoting a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Experience and Skills Required
    • At least 15 years of progressive leadership in museum education, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful education programs.
    • Experience designing and developing innovative and creative museum content that appeals to diverse audiences, with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and coach a talented team, with experience cultivating an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
Success Traits
  • Creative Connector – Able to successfully connect audience passions with what the museum is and does.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solver – Seeks understanding and makes smart decisions through consistent, effective communication, positive influence, and leading by example.
  • Flexible Innovator – Thrives on a dynamic environment, with the ability to pivot to meet opportunity while paying attention to strategic priorities.