Director of Education

The Morean Arts Center seeks candidates for the position of Director of Education. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Education will lead the Education Department at the Morean in developing, delivering, and managing a wide range of educational and interpretive programs. They will plan and implement public programs and projects that meet the Morean’s strategic goals. He/She will evaluate the quality of educational programs offered and will build and improve upon existing classes, workshops, experiences, school programs and docent programs, among others. They will work on the budgetary requirements of the department. He/She will also focus on community outreach programs that will bring awareness to Morean’s standing as an arts education leader in the community and will collaborate with core staff including exhibitions and advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic: As a member of the Executive Team, the Director of Education will work collaboratively with the Executive Director, heads of exhibitions and advancement in planning strategic initiatives. Expand the reach of Morean’s programs by cultivating strategic partnerships with the educational community. And will support the Board of Trustees committees and taskforces.
• Education/interpretation: Oversee and actively participate in program, event delivery and evaluation. Plan and execute educational initiatives for exhibitions and programs across the Morean. Lead the Educational team in developing the interpretive focus and content of educational programming and print and online resources. Leverage the educational capability of the Morean’s collection across all its venues. Design and conducts training programs for docents, interns, and volunteers. Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure, interpret and analyze outcomes of education and public programs relative to the strategic goals of the Morean.
• Audience Development: Direct visitor studies and initiatives for audience base growth and development. Deepens participation of visitors by producing dynamic public programs related to exhibitions and/or focused on the Morean’s target audiences.
• Budget: Plan and manage the budget of the Education Department and create various statistical summaries used in reports and grant and funding proposals. Assists with marketing and fundraising efforts related to education and public programs.
• Managing Staff: Support Education Department staff and lead them in setting and prioritizing individual and organizational goals. Plan and approve staffing levels for hourly Education staff and volunteers. Manage the work of contracted instructors across all Morean venues including their pay and agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in arts education, Museum Studies or other related area with working knowledge of modern or contemporary art and design; 7+ years of experience in arts education or public programs in a museum/arts organization setting including curriculum and program design; prior supervisory and budget management experience. Expertise in interpretative planning/informal learning processes and modes of education as well as visitor studies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Project planning and evaluation skills. Strong business acumen and analytical skills. Budget-management skills and proficiency.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to humanresources@moreanartscenter.org