Director of Education & Exhibits

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>POSITION TYPE <b>PERMANENT, FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS/WEEK (Mon – Fri, Occasional Evenings/Weekends)</b></p>
<p>Position Summary: As a member of the management team, the Director of Education & Exhibits is responsible for the museum’s educational programming, permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, and overall visitor experience. This position also oversees facility operations, ensuring that the museum’s physical environment is safe, welcoming, and inspiring. The Director of Education & Exhibits provides leadership to the Visitor Experience Department and plays a key role in advancing the museum’s mission, vision, and values through dynamic programming, engaging exhibits, and thoughtful stewardship of the museum building.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lead the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of the museum’s educational programming</li>
<li>Guide the planning, design, production, installation, maintenance, repair, and evaluation of permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions</li>
<li>Provide leadership through oversight, coaching, and skill development of the Visitor Experience Department, ensuring delivery of exemplary customer service</li>
<li>Oversee facility operations, including building maintenance and contractor relationships</li>
<li>Prepare and oversee departmental budgets, grants, and contracts</li>
<li>Carry out other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<p>We welcome applicants from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. A combination of formal education and relevant experience will be considered.</p>
<ul>
<li>Post-secondary education in education, museum studies, child development, or a related field is an asset</li>
<li>Experience in children’s/family program development, coordination, and delivery</li>
<li>Experience applying educational, child development, and experiential learning principles in non-traditional environments</li>
<li>Experience in exhibit planning, maintenance, and evaluation</li>
<li>Experience in facility or building operations is a strong asset</li>
<li>Experience in staff supervision and team leadership</li>
</ul>
<h3>Skills Required</h3>
<ul>
<li>Strong leadership skills and sound judgment</li>
<li>Creative approaches to problem-solving</li>
<li>Well-developed organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities</li>
<li>Public speaking and presentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and volunteers</li>
<li>Enthusiastic, engaging communication with children and adults</li>
<li>Cultural awareness and sensitivity to working with diverse stakeholders</li>
</ul>
<h3>Skills Desired</h3>
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of education principles, child development theory, and experiential learning</li>
<li>Knowledge of Manitoba early years curriculum</li>
<li>Ability to work in both official languages is an asset</li>
<li>Media experience</li>
<li>Understanding of HR principles and processes</li>
<li>Possession of a Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle an asset</li>
</ul>
<h3>Conditions of Employment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Acceptable results on a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and a Child Abuse Registry Check</li>
</ul>
<p>Please send a cover letter and a resume to <b>employerrep@abcentre.org</b>.</p>
<p>This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer/partner. Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is not responsible for the content's accuracy, authenticity, or reliability.</p></p>
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