Director of Education and Public Programming. MODA – Atlanta
The Director of Education & Public Programming is responsible for developing and managing comprehensive design-oriented educational and public programming plans (both short and long term) as well as creating, implementing, and maintaining design-oriented educational and public programs that reflect the Museum of Design Atlanta’s (MODA) mission and that meet the needs of the diverse audiences we serve.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with Executive Director and senior staff to set the vision and goals for the Department of Education and Public Programming
• Develop and implement public programs for children, families, and adults
• Collaborate with the Exhibitions Manager to develop interactive and participatory design experiences throughout the museum
• Recruit, train, and supervise education interns and work with the Volunteer Manager to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for programs
• Develop and implement design-based educational and public programs including on-site guided tours, professional development experiences, camps, workshops, courses, and off-site visits
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate in-school and out-of-school partnerships with school teachers, school administrators, and staff at partner community organizations
• Work with staff to develop and implement an outreach plan to grow new and repeat attendance to educational and public programs
• Market resources and programs to K-12 and teacher audiences
• Oversee established programs such as campMODA, Drink in Design, and Design Conversation
• Train and supervise campMODA staff
• Insure that all educational and public programs are evaluated in a consistent manner
• Prepare reports of education and public program attendance including narratives when appropriate
• Negotiate and manage contracts with teaching artists and consultants
• Oversee the efforts of any consultants hired to develop educational programs or resources
• Work with Executive Director to develop and manage all departmental budgets.
• Work with Director of Development in preparing, tracking, evaluating, and reporting of all education programming grants
Other Responsibilities:
• Successfully and passionately represent the Museum, its mission and its goals to the community. Articulate and promote the Museum’s exhibition philosophy and program goals
• Develop and implement tools and measurements to evaluate success of tasks and projects connected to this position
• Be a supremely capable and enthusiastic collaborator
• Promote the Museum’s programs
• Exhibit generosity, creativity, and common sense in working closely with all Museum constituent groups
• Build strategic partnerships both outside and inside the museum
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience and proven success in creating and implementing programs that teach design thinking and core design skills in participatory and innovative ways
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Georgia Performance Standards
Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in related field (education, museum education, etc.) preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of experience and a track record in development, implementation, and evaluation of educational and/or public programs, preferably in a museum setting
• Working knowledge of informal learning theory and practice, museum visitor studies, and art and/or design-based education
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work closely with colleagues, trustees, volunteers, and community leaders
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a diverse range of groups and organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate a team
• Strong ability to be creative and think critically
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
• Available to work some evenings and weekends as necessary.
How to Apply
For more information about the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), please visit our website:www.museuemofdesign.org
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: info@museumofdesign.org with “Director of Education Search” in the subject line.
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Director of Education Search
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
1315 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
No phone calls please.
