As the Education & Engagement Director, you will:

• Develop, implement and own all of the museum’s educational and public programs for children, families and adults including: school tours, Youth Curator Program, Interactive Storytime, Teen Leadership Council, Black Education, History and Heritage Alliance (BEHHA), summer camps, and more

• Be a visible leader who cultivates and sustains relationships with schools, community-based groups, and partner organizations

• Lead the strategic planning, budget creation and management, goal setting and on-going evaluation for all education and public programs

• Partner closely with the development team to support their efforts to secure funding and resources for the museum.

Ideal Candidate

The Education and Engagement Director will have:

• Three to five years of experience successfully developing and implementing museum or school-based programming spanning multiple age groups

• Understands the history, art and culture of African Americans as well as the current cultural landscape in the Pacific Northwest

• Ability to assess the various needs, preferences, and learning levels of multiple museum audiences

• A customer service-oriented approach to increasing membership, attendance and revenues

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field of study; preference will be given to candidates with an M.A. in museum studies, history, or education

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to inspire and influence others

• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite, Google and other software systems

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple educational projects simultaneously

• Experience with managing staff, volunteers, and educational projects

• Ability to build and collaborate with external partners

Application period for this vacancy: The role will remain open until filled.