Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Franklin Institute is seeking a Director of Museum Programs to be responsible for all aspects of an innovative program team that plans, develops and implements educational programs to meet the mission and goals of the Institute. The successful candidate will collaboratively develop and maintain a dynamic portfolio of public programming that incorporates on-site and outreach activities with relationship building within the Philadelphia communities served. This position plays a lead role in planning the museum’s educational initiatives over a wide range of content and audience. The individual will coordinate these programs and projects and assume responsibility for on-time, on-budget, high quality production that satisfies the needs of both the visitor and the museum.

To ApplySend resume with salary requirements to: THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, Human Resources Department, 222 N. 20th St., Phila, PA  19103, email: employment@fi.edu or fax 215-448-1121.  EOE.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Master’s Degree in a science or related field, Ph.D. preferred.  Background must include 7-10 years’ experience in professional educational program development and management, plus proven skills in managing creative teams and large projects. Strong knowledge of educational theory and extensive experience in developing and implementing grant funded projects. Strong personal regard for science and scientific pursuits. Creative and innovative thinking a must.  We offer competitive salary and benefits.

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Email Address: employment@fi.edu
Fax: 215-448-1121