Head of Education | Dallas, TX

Summary:

The Head of Education develops, implements, and supervises the Museum’s educational offerings, including student programs, educator programs, group sales, public programming, and virtual programming. This role manages staff who create and deliver dynamic programs and resources to engage diverse audiences. The Head of Education will oversee the departmental budget, evaluate existing programs, and build community partnerships through scholarly programming.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the Education staff who research, develop, and implement creative, dynamic, and engaging programs that resonate with new and existing audiences, including K–12, educators, students, youth, adults, seniors and general audiences while incorporating formal and informal learning goals.
• Manage all aspects of programs, including setup, recording, promotion and staffing.
• Oversee development and creation of educational materials.
• Develop educational programs and curricula focused on exhibitions, collections, and special initiatives.
• Track, evaluate, and manage surveys and audience data for student and teacher engagement, program implementation, and advance program development. Utilize survey evaluation instruments to assess programming effectiveness and the appropriate use of Museum resources.
• Research and implement outreach strategies to extend the role of distance learning initiatives and partnerships.
• Develop departmental budget with consideration for specific project and program budgets.
• Create departmental goals and initiatives for self and staff that support the mission of the Museum.
• Collaborate with Marketing to on promotions for educational programs.
• Collaborate Development to create proposals and reports related to program-related grants.
• Work collaboratively with museum staff to support the Museum’s mission, initiatives, and goals.
• Serve as a leader in the educational and outreach community by participating in local and regional committees, presenting on panels and representing the Museum in a professional way in the community.
• Liaise with Principals, Administrators, Department Heads and Educators to build/maintain relationships and promote the use of the teaching collections and Museum resources.
• Serve as liaison with partner institutions; maintain contacts and articulate partnership arrangements with other staff.
• Participate in and attend professional conferences and presentations within the Museum field and related disciplines on a local, regional, and national level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Graduate Degree required in history, anthropology, museum studies, American studies or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in education, public programs, community outreach, grant project management, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience.
• Experience working with a wide range of audiences including educators, K–12 students, youth, adults, seniors, and virtual participants.
• Knowledge of current museum education standards and best practices required.
• Knowledge of standard educational theory and practice, museum educational practices, and informal learning.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate statistics, constituents and gear marketing and promotional outreach effectively.
• Leadership ability, discretion and superb judgment.
• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with the organization’s salary structure and budget. The Sixth Floor Museum offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance 401(k) match, vacation, sick, and personal time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Sixth Floor Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.