Reporting to the Vice President of Programming, and serving as a vital member of the Education Department, the Education Programming Manager is responsible for realizing the potential of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, (the Museum)’s collections and exhibitions as learning resources for visitors and the wider community. Responsibilities include engaging diverse level school groups, adult/lifelong learners and special needs audiences through the development, implementation and promotion of educational programs for schools and the broader community at the Museum, schools and other sites consistent with the Museum’s mission.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating and designing various innovative arts integration gallery- and school- based initiatives, planning lectures and symposia, managing group tours, and leading professional development training for K-12 teachers.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Works with the Education staff to develop educational programs suitable for children, youth and adults as adjuncts to exhibitions that align with Common Core Standards, as well as Pennsylvania State and school district goals. Develops gallery guides and catalogues, education program materials, including training manuals and curriculum materials related to education programs ;
  • Collaborates with teachers, artists, educators and curators to create curriculum resource units, teacher’s guides, lesson plans, online materials for the Museum’s website, and outreach materials. Update existing materials on a regular basis;
  • Responsible for developing and implementing programmatic calendar of events, including general coordination of major annual Education Department events such as MLK Day of Service, Kwanzaa, and annual symposium. Tasks include coordinating with the Visitor Services Manager, budget preparation, identifying staffing needs and providing staff/volunteer oversight, and logistics;
  • Implements educational programming in partnership with peer institutions, community-based organizations, and other partners that support and enhance the mission and message of the Museum.  Promotes and maintains institutional partnerships through networking, developing shared programming opportunities, and maintaining regular communications;
  • Directs the staff and volunteers of the Education Department, including the docent program. Interviews and selects staff, volunteers and interns; plans, schedules and assigns work to staff and volunteers such as teaching artists and workshop facilitators.  Ensures adherence to standard policies and procedures as well as ensures that communications and  information are current and accurate
  • Serves as an ambassador of the Museum by participating in teacher training events in school districts, at conferences and other workshops
  • Work with Vice President of Programming to expand and maintain contact with teachers and school district administrators, including serving as an ambassador of the Museum at teacher training events, at conferences and other workshops.
  • Collaborate with marketing to publicize the Museum’s educational programs via website, social media and other digital portals
  • Write and coordinate production of annual educational materials to be shared via web set. Make presentations at events
  • Assist Vice President of Programming and the Curatorial staff and Public Programming staff in the development of programs to support and interpret exhibitions directed toward a broad public audience
  • Manage and distribute a weekly schedule of tours and educational programs and events via the Museum’s Point-of-Sales (POS) system
  • Maintain and generate daily/weekly/monthly visitor reports in collaboration with the Visitor Services Department including details such as program attendance records, demographic information, survey results, etc
  • Perform other duties as needed and as assigned

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities Required:

Education/Experience Required: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred. A degree in museum education, education, American history, African American studies, or art history preferred
  • A minimum of two years experience in Museum education or related work
  • Must possess current Child Abuse and Criminal Background clearances. If not current must acquire prior to the start of term
  • Experience with education program development and management
  • Experience with volunteer management
  • Experience teaching in a classroom or professional informal learning setting
  • Knowledge and understanding of African American history and art
  • Ablility to research, understand and interpret history and art in an engaging fashion
  • Experience supervising adults and youth while maintaining a positive environment

 

Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Must have a passion for the African American history and culture, and teaching youth
  • Self-motivated and comfortable speaking to large groups and diverse audiences
  • Ability to train, direct, manage, evaluate, and motivate staff and volunteers
  • Ability to work in non-profit environment; adhere to deadlines; demonstrate flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities
  • Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the public; exercise tact and diplomacy at all times; demonstrate an understanding of protocol and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues
  • Ability to work some weekends and special event hours
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work well with others in a team setting
  • Excellent writing, verbal, organizational and communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, etc.) and database skills

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