Posted: 8/18/2007
Level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Job categories: Development, Education

Jewish Museum of Florida seeks a dynamic, experienced museum educator to serve as Director of Education and Public Programs, with a focus on history, immigration, civics, identity formation and multiculturalism for secondary school audiences. This is a full-time position with some evenings and weekends as needed. Available immediately. Strong communication, administrative & MAC skills.

• Create, implement and evaluate school tour curricula for grades 5-12, including pre-visit, post-visit, and on-site tour materials and lesson plans for each exhibit
• Create and implement professional development workshops for teachers in conjunction with requirements for Miami-Dade County public schools
• Build and maintain relationships with teachers and principals at schools throughout the South Florida area, including public schools, private schools, synagogue schools and Jewish day schools
• Expand school audiences at the Museum and stay informed of school curriculum requirements
• Create docent materials for each exhibit
• Cultivate, train, observe and evaluate docents for guiding both adult and school groups
• Serve as docent for school groups as needed
• Create and implement public programs for diverse audiences to complement each exhibit
• Coordinate and execute programming for special events including annual Glass Ceiling Awards, Florida Jewish History Month and Jewish American Heritage Month
• Assist in writing grant proposals

• Minimum two years of professional experience in museum education or related area
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Proven success in working with and recruiting student and teacher audiences
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and backgrounds
• Knowledge of museum education methods, such as the inquiry method and learning theories
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions and history preferred
• Strong planning, strategic and organizational skills to effectively coordinate and prioritize workload

Send resume w. letter stating how your experience can help growth of Museum to: Exec. Director, Jewish Museum of FL, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139-6965, fax 305-672-5933, or .