Manager of School Programs & Group Visits at Museum of the Moving Image
Title: Manager
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $45,000-$50,000
Application Deadline: 1/31/2022
Description
The Manager of School Programs & Group Visits provides intellectual and administrative support and oversight for the department’s educational programs, including, but not limited to tours, workshops, out-of-school and in-school classes and courses. The Manager collaborates with the Deputy Director for Education & Community Engagement and the Senior Manager of Education in the development and implementation of outreach, promotion, and media curriculum for all programs, including community partnerships and exhibition-related education. This is a full-time exempt position which reports to the Senior Manager of Education.
Responsibilities include:
-Oversee training and weekly scheduling of part-time and contract educators, instructors, and other staff
-Oversee bookings and on the floor management of educators leading tours and workshops, filling in when necessary and ensuring prompt follow up to bookings inquiries
-Develop content and design of media curriculum and educational tools, tweaking and modifying throughout the year with regular evaluations and training sessions on curriculum, group management, equipment, and museum subject matter
-Program planning, management, administrative coordination, documentation, instructor support, and evaluation of the Museum’s after-school and other learning experiences
-Coordinate partnerships and collaborations with outside organizations, such as schools, internship programs, neighborhood organizations, and colleague organizations
-Collaborate with other members of the Education department to develop ongoing programmatic strategy and to assist in the development and implementation of new education programs, including but not limited to specialized family workshops, classes, and camps, game programs, outreach and promotion of programs (print, digital, and social media) and gallery activities relating to permanent and special exhibitions
-Collaborate with Deputy Director for Education & Community Engagement, the Senior Manager of Education, and the Museum’s Development department to create and execute a fundraising strategy to support programmatic initiatives, including regular reporting and evaluation of programs
-Planning and coordination of professional development for NYC teachers and school administrators;
-Assist with Summer Media Camp registration, planning, management, assessment, public messaging campaigns, and curriculum development.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-Undergraduate work or degree in education, film, media studies, history, video game design, video art, new media or related field.
-Professional background in Media production and media education preferred..
-Previous experience working with young people in a museum and school setting as a lead educator; 5 or more years preferred.
-Previous experience with designing and implementing curriculum for object-based and inquiry-based learning.
-A friendly, courteous, and visitor-focused demeanor.
-Working knowledge of film/media history and/or film/video production, animation, or digital media production.
-Leadership experience in digital education and/or digital media production settings preferred.
-Available to work weekends and some weekdays.
The Museum of the Moving Image is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Statement: Museum of the Moving Image serves as a bridge to connect diverse communities to the moving image, in all its forms, with the goal of together building a more equitable and inclusive cultural future. We strive to be welcoming to everyone who passes through our doors, with programs, exhibitions, and a staff that reflect the diversity of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is informed by an anti-oppressive, intersectional, international, and community-centered approach to all that we do. A ubiquitous and powerful form of creative expression and communication, the moving image can serve to enliven, uplift, and build a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another.
Application Instructions
To apply please submit the following documents as a single PDF to educationhr@movingimage.us with “Manager of School Programs & Group Visits” as the subject:
-A cover letter
-A resume
-A sample lesson plan on a topic relating to the production of a moving image project
Preference will be given to applications submitted before January 31, 2022. Candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. The Museum is unable to confirm the receipt or provide an update regarding the status of individual applications. No faxes or phone calls please.