Director of Education and Public Programs

Norton Simon Museum seeks full-time Director of Education and Public Programs to oversee and develop its educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements education-related events, lectures, performances, classes, and tour programs
• Researches and writes curricula on the Museum’s exhibitions and collection for schools and teachers
• Manages education coordinator, education assistant and group of paid museum educators
• Recruits and trains Museum educators, who lead 5-12th-grade school tours, private and general public tours, and family programs
• Collaborates with curatorial team on developing programs for diverse audiences
• Develops and maintains relationships with community members, local school personnel and peers in the museum education field

Qualifications

• M.A. desirable
• Seven years progressive museum education experience
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, public speaking and computer skills required

Physical Requirements

Frequent computer use and prolonged sitting/standing; ability to lift up to 15 pounds

Schedule

On-site M-F 9:00 - 5:30pm, evening/weekend hours expected

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