Position Title: Vice President of Education

Department: Education

Reports to: President

Supervises: Director of Community Programs; Director of Kidseum & Digital Arts Education; Group Tour Manager; Public Programs Coordinator; Education Associate (Treasures); Interns and Volunteers

FLSA Classification: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Vice President of Education is responsible for leading comprehensive, organization-wide education initiatives that advance the museum’s mission as well as research, collections, permanent and special exhibitions. The VP of Education oversees the development and operations of high quality and relevant programs of various formats targeted to children, students, educators, families, adults, and seniors of diverse backgrounds. Direct the marketing and promotional activities to promote the museum experience to schools, colleges and universities, adult and senior groups and the community. This position interfaces with the Board of Governors, Public Programs and Personnel Committees and community leaders to advocate for the museum and expand community involvement. Administer and evaluate foundation education grants. Serves as a member of the museum’s Senior Management Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-Develop, market, and implement programs and curricula for the Bowers Museum and Kidseum

-Develop and implement Docent training for Museum exhibitions

-Develop exhibit-related educational material such as gallery guides, teacher workbooks, catalogues and other printed and/or digital material

-Work closely with appropriate departments to assist in raising grant funds, administer and report of grants in support of the Museum’s mission

-Responsible for lecture series, seminars, film series and docent-led tours held in conjunction with exhibits

-Identify and utilize art professionals and scholars locally and nationally for educational programs

-Develop annual budget for education department including Kidseum

-Establish and sustain contacts with school districts to assess needs and develop curriculum-based programs

-Manage and supervise education staff

-Museum liaison to all affiliate groups

-Work closely with Board of Governors’ Public Programs and Personnel Committees, attend Board meetings

-Other duties as assigned

-Conduct all responsibilities in a safe manner according to regulations (OSHA, IIPP, etc.)

Education and/or Experience

M.A. Degree in Art History, Anthropology, Education, Museum Studies or related field; plus five years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Lesley Ann Hamilton, Assistant to the President, by mail to: Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. You may also send by email to lahamilton@bowers.org. Fax to 714.567.3603. No phone calls please.

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Contact Person: Lesley Ann Hamilton Phone: 7145673602
Email Address: lahamilton@bowers.org