Dallas Museum of Art, Director of Education

For consideration, please apply online at http://goo.gl/o0qa4X

 

Scope of Position

The Dallas Museum of Art’s mission is to be a responsible steward of cultural heritage and a trusted advocate for the essential place of art in the lives of people locally and around the globe. The DMA is transparent, ethical, and takes informed risks. It promotes research, dialogue, and public participation, helping to reveal the insights of artists from every continent over the last 5,000 years.

The Director of Education is responsible for directing the learning and engagement initiatives of the Dallas Museum of Art. A self-motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team. The successful candidate must possess the ability to consider the best and highest purposes of the Museum beyond their own purview. The Director of Education leads the Education Division of the Museum and works collaboratively across the Museum to advance the educational mission of the DMA.

To that aim, the Director of Education oversees a dynamic team of staff and programming including:

  • Community Engagement – new audiences initiatives across DFW
  • The Center for Creative Connections – a public space to explore personal creativity and the Museum’s collection
  • Family, Access, and School Experiences—award-winning Family and Early Learning programs, Autism and Alzheimer’s programming, and art experiences for over 50,000 students annually
  • The DMA Friends Program—the first data-driven visitor engagement platform in museums
  • Interpretation— content and interactive experiences in the gallery and online
  • Public Programs –lectures, gallery talks, performances, and the DMA’s signature Late Night event series
  • Arts & Letters Live—a renowned literary and performing arts series celebrating its 25 year anniversary

Working in partnership across all areas of the DMA, the Director of Education supports the mission and artistic program of the Museum, and serves as an advocate of the Museum locally, nationally, and internationally with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serves as a senior member of the DMA’s staff, that determines long-range goals, plans, policies, and budgets for the division to support the strategic plan of the Dallas Museum of Art.
  • Provides dynamic leadership and direction to the Division of Education, both internally and externally.
  • Collaborates with other senior staff members, understanding their objectives and working to promote the mission and goals of the Museum.
  • Develops deep working relationships with the DMA’s curatorial and exhibitions staff as well as the DMA’s Docents to promote innovative interpretation and learning experiences that are directly connected to the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.
  • Identifies, initiates, and implements new creative initiatives that engage audiences in learning about the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.
  • Ensures that appropriate metrics for learning and engagement are identified and integrated into an iterative working method/practice that emphasizes agility and continuous improvement
  • Represents the Museum as a community leader and liaises between the DMA and primary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and community partners to advance the place of art and education in North Texas and across the nation.
  • Assists with fundraising efforts to support and promote the educational mission and objectives of the Dallas Museum of Art.
  • Collaborates with Marketing and External Affairs staff to develop marketing and public relations materials relevant to all exhibitions, acquisitions, education, publications, and collections topics.
  • Partners with the Director and Deputy Director to support the DMA’s Board of Trustees in matters concerning Education and Engagement.
  • Serves as the primary liaison to the Learning and Engagement Committee of the Board and collaborates frequently with the Board’s Chair of the Learning and Engagement Committee.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with the DMA Staff, Board, and local stakeholders by maintaining a diverse and international network of peers in the Education and Museum fields.
  • Adheres to DMA policies and supports management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
  • Conforms to the AAMD Professional Practices governing the art museum profession.

 

Key Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience to ably perform in this position:
  • Possesses a deep appreciation for the mission and aspirations of the DMA and the ability to articulate the DMA’s mission, values, achievements, potential, and priorities to internal and external audiences.
  • Ability to effectively motivate and support large teams of staff towards common goals and action.
  • Collaborative skills necessary to build and maintain the trust and confidence of the staff, board, and national as well as international colleagues of the DMA.
  • Shares their professional experience with the field.
  • Possesses an intellectual rigor for abstract and theoretical concepts that can inform the genesis of long-term strategy to benefit the DMA and the museum field as a whole.
  • Ability to plan, develop, monitor, and manage significant, detailed budgets and to analyze and compile budget reports, summaries, and charts.

 

Education, Experience, and Certification:

  • Advanced degree in Education, Art History, or a related field is required. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role supervising teams of individuals in museums, higher education, or other non-profit organizations. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience will be accepted
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Art History and a proven ability to provide interpretive support for the benefit of wide and diverse audiences.
  • Experience that produces informed background and appreciation for teaching and learning in the context of a museum as well as a deep understanding of art museum teaching philosophy.

 

Mission

The Dallas Museum of Art is both a responsible steward of cultural heritage and a trusted advocate for the essential place of art in the lives of people locally and around the globe. The DMA is transparent, ethical, and takes informed risks. It promotes research, dialogue, and public participation, helping to reveal the insights of artists from every continent over the last 5,000 years.

 

For consideration, please apply online at http://goo.gl/o0qa4X

 

Please direct inquiries to:

Robert Stein

Deputy Director

rstein@DMA.org

Office 214-822-1232