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About the Role
Under the supervision of the Director of Learning & Civic Engagement (LCE), the Manager of Education will play a vital role in designing and supporting the delivery of the Asian Art Museum’s educational experiences and programs. This role will be responsible for managing curricular design, project management, and cross-departmental coordination necessary to ensure the highest quality educational programming. They will also supervise various staff in the execution of the LCE department strategy. This position will play a key role in connecting audiences of all ages to Asian and Asian American Art and culture through innovative and vibrant learning experiences and programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop adult and family learning, including regular review and updating of existing curricula and programs, writing grade-banded, scoped, and sequenced curricula, and creating new initiatives.
- Coordinate and contribute to the alignment of all education programs to state and local standards, and the latest pedagogical research.
- Ensure the smooth coordination, scheduling, and delivery of high-quality tours, online experiences, and in/out of gallery educational experiences.
- Develop and deliver all docent/storyteller/gallery guide trainings and events.
- Provide school tour support by conducting tours and assisting with activities as needed.
- Develop and project-manage education and family-focused public programs such as cultural celebrations, educator events, family-focused days, and other programs.
- Work with Digital and Audience Engagement department to create educational materials, calendar announcements, website updates, magazine articles, in-museum signage/resources, social media, and other visitor-facing materials as needed.
- Coordinate meetings, process contracts, review spending against budgets, track team tasks, and maintain schedules with all relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Work with Audience Engagement and other departments to collect, maintain, and report on visitor engagement for educational programs.
- Attend inter-departmental meetings to build trusting, effective relationships across the museum.
- Provide the administrative oversight needed to ensure the highest quality interactions with school groups, educators, community partners, and the public.
- Act as a liaison between LCE department and schools, community organizations, and partners.
- Perform other duties and projects as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field, and 3-5 years of experience in museum education or a related educational setting with increasing responsibility that includes program management, and supervision of staff and/or volunteers (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- In-depth knowledge of Asian/Asian American art, culture, history, along with a strong understanding of current trends, issues, and best practices in museum education and community building.
- Expertise in education theory, curriculum development, and student engagement with marked experience in program and curricula development and implementation.
- Proven experience in the advancement of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders, promote educational programs, and foster positive relationships; work effectively as part of a team or independently.
- Flexibility, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain perspective, and work well under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with exceptional administrative, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in multiple digital tools and platforms.
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Project management
- Cross-departmental coordination
- Program management
- Staff supervision
- Volunteer supervision
- Community building
- Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI)
- Collaboration
- Communication (oral and written)
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Tact
- Diplomacy
Location
- Onsite
- Remote (up to two days per week)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience in museum education or a related educational setting with increasing responsibility
- Supervision of staff and/or volunteers
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field
- Master of Arts in the above disciplines or a related field is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $95,000
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
- Immediate eligibility to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings program upon hire
- Group Retirement Plan available after 1 year of employment with employer match
About the Company
- The Asian Art Museum is dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do.
- We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees.
- Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences.
- We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.
- Diversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity
- The Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories (arrest and criminal histories) consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.