Director of Programs and Education

MINNETRISTA MUSEUM & GARDENS

Position Title: Director of Programs & Education

Reporting Supervisor: CEO

Location: Mary Lincoln Cottage

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time

Organizational Function: Senior Manager

PURPOSE:

Manage the Programs department through development, delivery, and evaluation of educational and entertaining programming. Manage Visitor Services and Experience Guide functions to help create a positive experience for all guests. Be a key participant in strategic and operational discussions and decision-making as a member of the Leadership Team. Supervise and coach a team to collaborate to accomplish institutional goals and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, history, art, natural history/environmental education, and/or related experience. Have 5 to 8 years’ informal education or teaching background, including developing and evaluating audience-specific experiences. Museum experience and/or a degree in museum studies or education is preferred.

• Experience in developing, leading, or managing programs that educate and entertain different age groups.

• Demonstrate management experience to lead staff in creating and executing programs and experiences that attract and engage audiences.

• Possess strong initiative, communication, multitasking, organizational, and project management skills; ability to work individually and collaboratively.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with CRM software, Altru by Blackbaud preferred. Able to learn new software as necessary.

• Work with diverse members of the staff and public with a strong customer service mindset.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be aligned with Minnetrista’s cultural values and visitor-centric focus. The incumbent ensures effective working relationships by cultivating and maintaining professional credibility with all staff, administration, and volunteers. The individual demonstrates maturity, sound judgment, positive attitude, and works collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the organization and community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Minnetrista’s culture is team-oriented and collaborative. To that end, all position responsibilities include the following three performance expectations & priorities:

• Achieve the organization’s purpose by demonstrating Minnetrista’s vision, values, mission, goals, and strategies daily.

• Help others achieve the organization’s purpose through collaboration and teamwork.