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Director of Education

Position: Director of Education, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Organization: National Atomic Museum Foundation

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Reports to: President and CEO

Job Description: The Director of Education will administrate the entire educational program for the museum. This includes the supervision and management of three permanent education department staff, several temporary staff during summer camp, and numerous volunteers associated with the creation and presentation of programs about nuclear science and history.

Responsible for curriculum development and integration, attention to state standards, presentation formats, overall education program quality, data collection, and survey activities, grant funding deliverables, teacher interfaces, program guide development, enrichment, outreach services, student safety, and employee safety, overseeing and implementing goals and objectives within the strategic plan.

Develop Education Department annual budgets. Chair the museum education committee and participate in museum management processes and meetings. Works with the Director of Development and grant writer to meet the department’s developmental goal by providing support for both grant application and implementation and funding opportunities. Works with the Director of Communications to identify audiences and create and implement marketing plans for programs. Works with the Curator and Collections Department to create educational content for temporary and permanent exhibitions.

Requirements: The Director of Education will have at least five years of experience with informal museum education or similar informal or formal education experience. This person must have a high degree of personal energy and possess great interpersonal and administrative skills. Must possess at least a Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited University – and the fields of study in science, science education, or education administration are greatly desired. Must be exceptionally well organized and able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced museum environment with multiple projects. This person must be willing to collaborate with other museum departments, outside entities, and partners.

The museum operates a summer camp, outreach services, in-museum programming, and adult programming, among other offerings. A science education background is helpful for comfort with topics involved in STEM education initiatives that lean heavily toward science. Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Comfortable with using online programs for event and camp management. Ability to relate to people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. Comply with a flexible work schedule that may include some weekends or evenings.

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History: The museum is chartered by Congress as “America’s Museum resource for nuclear history and science”. In existence for 55 years, the museum presents unique exhibits and programs to people of all ages with an emphasis on science education.

Salary and Benefits: This full-time, exempt senior professional position is supported by major medical, dental, vision, 401k retirement savings program benefits.

Application: Interested persons should send a cover letter, a current resume of experience, plus three references to the National Atomic Museum Foundation. Attention: President and CEO Jennifer Hayden

The National Atomic Museum Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer.

Application is due by April 4, 2024.

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