Education Department, reports to Associate Director for Professional Learning
The Assistant Manager of Professional Learning at the New-York Historical Society is a full time position that contributes to the robust year-round schedule of professional development programming for K-12 teachers in the New York City region and beyond. Drawing on world-renowned collections and a staff of passionate professionals, N-YHS Education engages learners of all ages in the study of our collective past to deepen content knowledge, develop 21st century skills, and foster an empowered and engaged citizenry. We believe in the power of authentic historical study to spark curiosity and creativity, to promote cultural understanding, and to strengthen our democracy. Our Professional Learning team leads over 450 hours of teacher-specific programming annually, providing essential support to teachers looking to strengthen their inquiry-based instruction and increase their content knowledge of American History. In 2016-2017 over 2,700 participants attended our workshops and we expect to expand our programming in the coming year through several channels.
As a member of the Professional Learning team, the Assistant Manager of Professional Learning will be essential to this effort and provide critical administrative, logistical, and programmatic support to all professional development endeavors. The Assistant Manager is not only responsible for all administrative tasks, but also designs and leads teacher workshops on a regular basis, and contributes to the development and evaluation of the suite of professional learning opportunities, including our calendar of teacher workshops and private PD offerings. The Assistant Manager must have the ability to have a flexible schedule, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours.
Responsibilities for this position include but may not be limited to:
• Manage all Professional Learning logistics, including but not necessarily limited to:
o Liaise with other departments to reserve classroom spaces and arrange day-of logistics, including furniture set-up, catering, and security.
o Manage Professional Learning email and phone line, responding to inquiries and requests in a timely fashion
o Complete data entry and data analysis on an on-going basis
o Contribute to the management of the Education Division’s electronic booking system and constituent database
o Serve as point of contact/support person for on-site events
• Regularly and consistently develop and lead original professional learning programs based on the collections, exhibitions, and educational resources of the New-York Historical Society to deepen teachers’ historical content knowledge and develop their pedagogy
• Manage Professional Learning marketing schedule, campaigns, and collateral
o Coordinate with Education Marketing Coordinator to conceive of strategic marketing plan for existing and new programs to increase attendance and revenues
• Assist in evaluation of teacher programs to ensure high-quality sessions and participant satisfaction
• Assist in cultivating and managing professional learning partnerships with Educational entities across the city and beyond
• Participate in brainstorming for and development of new professional learning programs that will leverage the forthcoming Tech Commons @ New-York Historical, a state-of-the-art digital learning lab situated in the newly renovated fourth floor permanent collection and Center for Women’s History galleries
• Additional duties as requested
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will require the employee to lift, bend, stoop, walk, speak, and stand for up to 7 hours in a day. Sedentary computer work is also required.
