Description:
Develops, presents, evaluates, and supports engaging and participatory programming that interprets the Museum's exhibits and collections for K-12 school groups and family audiences. These programs will foster a welcoming environment, develop empathy, and engage with diverse perspectives and stories.
Duties & Responsibilities
Museum Educational Programs and Special Events
- Develop, present, and evaluate programming for family audiences and school groups, which may include (but are not limited to) school tours and workshops, educator open houses and professional development, family Sunday programs, and special events
- Create interpretive materials that connect to temporary and permanent exhibits, Museum collections, and Museum initiatives
- Lead tours for school and family audiences
- Oversee bookings and signups for school and family programs and tours
- Work closely with educators and community members to develop program content
- Manage the school and family program budget and make purchases and execute contracts to support school and family programs
- Advise other staff on the needs of student and family audiences in relation to the development of exhibitions and programs and the development and use of the Museum’s collections
- Research, develop, and write grants to fund educational programs
- Hire, train, evaluate and supervise staff to assist with the development and delivery of programs. May work in partnership with the Manager of Community Engagement and Programs to provide training to staff who provide tours
- In partnership with other staff, develop content for the Museum’s website and social media channels. Maintain and use an email list to inform educators and stakeholders about Museum offerings. Develop written materials and information about programs to disseminate to educators and stakeholders through various communication channels including (but not limited to) email, newsletters, and social media
- In partnership with other staff, develop and edit content for the promotion of programs and events
- Research and maintain knowledge of other museum education programs
- In partnership with the Academic Programs Coordinator, oversee the management, refinement, and development of the Museum’s teaching collection
- Partner with other campus units and community groups to develop collaborative programs
Administrative
- Actively participate with the other members of the Education Section in developing the section’s priorities and goals
- Provide information for reports and grants
- Advise Museum Director on initiatives and issues related to school and family audiences