Posted January 6, 2014
Deadline for submission of applications: February 21, 2014
Enquiries, application with résumé, to: Larry Lavers Chief Operating Officer, Herreshoff Marine Museum Director of Education
Posted 8 January 2014
Enquiries, application with résumé, to: Larry Lavers Chief Operating Officer, Herreshoff Marine Museum 401 253-5000, l.lavers@herreshoff.org
Reports to: Chief Operating OfficerHours per Week: 20
Position Overview:
The Director of Education plans, develops, and administers the educational program of the Museum. S/he confers with the Chief Operating Officer and the Education Committee to decide scope of programs to be offered. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions*):
~Works with teachers and school administrators to develop and execute field trips and other educational programs for students.
~Works with Bristol Warren and other school system representatives to develop programs that provide useful and enjoyable educational experiences for students, especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
~Works with other staff members to plan and present film programs and other special activities.
~Assists the Volunteer Manager in planning and developing training materials and programs for docents, guides and other volunteers.
~Prepares budgets for education programs.
~Assists in the preparation of marketing and other materials for education programs, especially the summer sailing program.
~Executes the student enrollment process for the sailing school and other educational programs.
~Participates in the development of exhibits, particularly with respect to thee educational aspects of the exhibits.
~Plans, recruits speakers for and manages the Museum’s lecture series.
Supervision Received:
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.Receives guidance and direction from the Education Committee.
Supervision Exercised:
Sailing School DirectorShipwright/Mentorship Instructor with regards to mentorship program.
Qualifications & Skills: REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degreeTeaching experience
PREFERRED:
Experience with and interest in sailingDegree in Museum Science or Museum EducationExperience planning for or teaching to curriculum standards
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