Director, Exhibit Content and LearningMuseum of Science, Boston

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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Director of Exhibit Content and Learning oversees all content and learning aspects of the Museum’s 130,000 square foot of exhibition space, including the content development of new exhibitions and the programming that takes place in the three existing staffed exhibitions. The Director works closely with the Vice President of Exhibit Development and Conservation, as well as other education-related departments and divisions within the Museum, to set a strategy that ensures that the Museum’s exhibit-based learning experiences excite, empower and engage ALL visitors to be the thinkers and innovators needed to shape our future. As a Director in one of the world’s leading science museums, it is essential that the Director of Exhibit Content and Learning develops and implements innovative learning experiences that keep the Museum at the forefront of the science museum field and fulfill our mission by ensuring that these experiences accurately reflect STEM content, focus on a clear set of educational and experiential goals, incorporate educational research and evaluation as part of the development process, and adhere to best practices in universal and equitable design. They must also work to cultivate and develop a world class team that is kept abreast of changes and developments in the field of STEM learning, while also ensuring that all work is completed on-time, on-budget and supports stated goals. At times, the Director of Exhibit Content and Learning will be called upon to develop and foster external partnerships and collaborations that expand the Museum’s capabilities and allow for the design of new kinds of learning experiences that were not previously possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct the work of four departments (Exhibit Content Development, Tech Studio, Discovery Center, and Hall of Human Life), which collectively include three managers, one supervisor, an additional 15 to 25 full-time staff members, 10 to 25 part-time staff members, interns, and over 100 volunteers.
  • Oversee annual budgets of approximately $1 million per year.
  • Simultaneously oversee content and learning development of 5 to 7 large-scale projects (>2,000 square feet) and 30 to 40 small projects (single components or graphics, small exhibit projects, new program development).
  • Primarily responsible for the content and pedagogy of the Museum’s 130,000 square feet of exhibit galleries, collaborating with Education and Enrichment programs on areas of their responsibility including small programming spaces, stages, and theaters.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday.
REPORTS TO:

Vice President, Exhibit Development & Conservation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work preferred.
  • Ten (10) or more years of STEM education (formal or informal) experience.
  • Creating STEM learning experiences.
  • Leading and working within teams.
  • Managing budgets of over $300,000.
  • Managing a staff of 4 or more individuals.
  • Using Excel or other spreadsheet software to manage and track budgets.
  • Applying educational theories, practices, and principles when developing educational activities.
  • Communicating information about a broad range of topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to a lay audience.
  • Writing successful grant proposals.

STARTING SALARY:

Exempt (Salaried). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

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