Curator of Education and Public Programming, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia

The African American Museum in Philadelphia seeks a Curator of Education and Public Programming to manage its programs for school children and the general public.  The position requires experience is museum education and management.  The Curator of Education and Public Programming functions as a member of the museum’s senior management team.

Position Summary:  The Curator of Education reports directly to the President and CEO.  S/He performs a broad range of duties and has numerous responsibilities whose main focus is comprehensive education and interpretation – developing programs, projects and classes for children and adults that are educational yet enjoyable, consistent with the AAMP mission, sets high standards for quality and accuracy, and remains within budget.

Principle Responsibilities:

Works with the Director of Curatorial Services to develop educational and public programs suitable for children, youth and adults as adjuncts to exhibitions; develops gallery guides and catalogues, education program materials, including training manuals and curriculum materials related to education programs.

Responsible for developing and implementing programmatic calendar of events, including general coordination, budget preparation, identifying staffing needs and providing staff/volunteer oversight, and logistics.

Implements educational and public programming in partnership with peer institutions, community-based organizations, and other partners that support and enhance the mission and message of the AAMP.  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 and volunteers; plans, schedules and assigns work to staff and volunteers; establishes priorities, instructs or arranges for instruction, in correct methods of interpretation and instruction.

Coordinates the production of education program materials, including training manuals and curriculum materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA (MA preferred), with course work in communications, education, African American or American history, or a related field.  Two years experience in Museum education or related work.  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  Strong organization and project management skills.  Broad knowledge of the arts field.  Ability to develop curriculum and educational materials.  Ability to create age appropriate learning experiences.  Ability to maintain meaningful relationships with area schools, and community organizations.  Ability to select, train and supervise education department staff.  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume with cover letter and references via email toinfo@aampmuseum.org.  No telephone inquiries please.