Director of Education

The Director of Education inspires, manages, and sets the strategic direction for the Burke Museum’s Education Department. This department is responsible for developing and implementing high-quality, outcome-oriented educational programs for youth, educators, and families. The Director of Education plays a critical role in advancing the Museum’s mission to care for Washington’s natural history and culture collections and to share the knowledge that makes them meaningful. The Director of Education builds effective collaborations with other departments within the Museum, with informal learning institutions across WA, and with subject matter experts at the University of Washington and throughout the region.

The Burke’s Director of Education reports to the Interpretive Director, and is part of a team that includes dedicated and enthusiastic museum educators and collaborative colleagues throughout the Museum. And, as part of the University of Washington and a rich cultural community, the Burke has access to expertise and resources across a wide range of disciplines and cultures.

To Apply: Visit UW Hires and reference ​requisition 117240.