Director Of Education And Outreach

Description:

LSFM seeks an inspirational, creative, and motivated leader to manage a team that conceives, creates and
implements a full range of educational programming and community outreach for all ages. This senior leadership
position will dramatically increase the museum’s utilization and educational influence, building bridges and
developing new relationships with a wide variety of community partners, institutions, and educational
organizations in the region. The museum aspires to be a national standard bearer in providing dynamic education
programs through active community outreach that engage all ages in impactful life-long learning. The Senior
Director of Education and Community Outreach will join the museum at a pivotal time in its thirty-two-year
history.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Director serves as a key member of the leadership
team, advancing the mission of the museum and its service to the community. The Senior Director leads the
education team consisting of staff and volunteer personnel in accomplishing department objectives. The position
is responsible for the development and execution of all education programming and community outreach for the
museum to include building program capacity within the existing facility. Programming consists of both on-site
and outreach efforts and requires engagement with non-profits, other museums, community centers, local school
districts, public and private schools, home school networks, teachers and other youth supporting organizations.
Working with the museum staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for executing
educational programs consistent with the community outreach/education strategy to meet the desires of the
community and round out the opportunity for continuous engagement available to all.

Specific Duties

Manage education staff and volunteer personnel requirements, training, scheduling, execution and
assessments.
Collaborates with other inter-departmental leadership staff in development and marketing of new programs
and enhance existing programs to include potential community partners.
Develops and executes engaging STEM and/or history-based learning programs and curricula for all
audiences based on the museum design and exhibits. This includes planning, creating, managing and
coordinating new and innovative field trips, scout, home school and camp programs, workshops,
interpretive tours, and exhibit-related experiences for a variety of age groups.

Develops the strategy and executes the plan to identify, contact and establish working dialogue with
between the museum and education, corporate, non-profit, civic and local government entities throughout
the Greater Houston Area.
Ensures youth education programs meet Texas Education Knowledge and Skill standards as appropriate and
promotes school and teacher participation and support of museum programs.
Expands education contacts and relationships with, but not limited to Houston Region IV, independent
school districts, private and charter schools, home school groups as well as other youth programs in the
region.
Manages operations and logistics of all aspects of outreach and external community relationships.
Builds and implements accountability processes that measure internal and partnership program
accomplishments towards stated goals and maintain mutually beneficial outcomes.
Attends and provides reports to board committee meetings as assigned.
Represents the museum at various community events, meetings, and presentations.
Provides and maintains a high level of professionalism when representing the museum.
Ensures the goals, objectives and expectations of potential community partners are addressed in all
potential collaboration.
Develops and executes an annual strategic plan
Develops and manages an annual education budget
Demonstrates commitment to values of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in related field.
Minimum seven years of work experience in community or government relations, public affairs,
communications, non-profit or other related experience.
Ability to lead a team operating effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with
ambitious schedules and plans.
Demonstrated experience in building relationships with multiple and diverse youth related organizations,
local stakeholders, including the philanthropic community,
Excellent project management skills: Ability to plan and organize multiple projects, prioritize duties, problem
solve and regularly meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with external stakeholders.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills required.
Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting. Strong computer literacy: proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and other technology, including use of social media, mobile devices, and other
relevant media.
Flexibility to support events and weekend hours.