Manager of Youth and Family Programs

Bruce Museum Greenwich, CT

The Manager of Youth and Family programs is responsible for the development and operation of the museum’s youth and family programs. The position requires a high level of interaction with the public, museum volunteers, and staff. The Manager of Youth and Family Programs plans, implements, coordinates, staffs and evaluates all youth and family programming including Toddler Tours, Family Days, and vacation workshops. This encompasses the development of and the ability to teach all collection and exhibition-based programs as well as the training of docents and staff to present the programs. As a manager this position is responsible for the development, coordination, and monitoring of all budgets associated with youth and family programs. Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Traits: Extensive knowledge of museum procedures, practices and ethics as well as museum education methods; Experience and enthusiasm for working with young children, ages 2-5, as well as multigenerational audiences; Teaching experience Recommended Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in fine arts, art history, science, cultural history, education, or museum studies required; Background in Fine Arts a plus; Three to five years of demonstrated experience in the museum education field particularly in developing and leading programs for youth and family audiences. Full-time, exempt, subject to comp/flex-time; Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Responsible to Deputy Director Visit www.brucemuseum.org for the complete job posting. Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Kathleen Holko at kholko@brucemuseum.org. No phone calls please. Posted on: 07/02/2015