Director of Education and Public Programs

Translation from Spanish:

Contract Type: Service Provision

Application Timeline:

• Opening: November 16th
• Closing: December 4th (12:00 a.m.)
• Selection and Interviews: December 11th to 15th
• Start Date: January 15th, 2024

About the Bogotá Museum of Modern Art (MAMBO)

MAMBO, a private non-profit foundation, boasts a 60-year legacy of national and international significance in art and education projects. We are a cultural institution that investigates, communicates, and showcases our heritage and various forms of modern and contemporary art. Our mission is to generate experiences and learning processes that contribute to the social transformation of the city and the country. MAMBO is dedicated to bringing art and culture to diverse audiences through programming, artistic projects, activities, and educational tools. We also focus on promoting civic participation by engaging vulnerable populations in cultural processes that foster new perceptions, attitudes, and habits, contributing to various dimensions of development, social life, and community.

Position Overview

MAMBO is seeking a Director of Education and Public Programs to effectively lead the education department. The role involves implementing the educational strategy, work plan, and annual budget in collaboration with the team and various Museum stakeholders. The Director will guide demographic studies of audiences, mediation strategies, inclusion and accessibility initiatives, pedagogical material development, and public programming within the Museum’s exhibition cycles, benefiting diverse populations and the social, environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability of the local area and city. Additionally, they will develop and/or continue training programs both within the Museum and in the field, managing partnerships, collaborations, and resource acquisition from private and public entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, or related humanities field, with a master’s degree in museological studies or related area.
• Proven experience in directing cultural and/or educational projects (minimum of 5 years).
• Pedagogical experience with museum audiences and mediation processes (minimum of 2 years).
• Proactive and assertive individual with excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Experience in team leadership.
• Technological competencies, particularly in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Presentations, and Spreadsheets).

Requirements

• Complete the Google form, attaching the requested documentation.
• Resume with work references (maximum three pages) – PDF.
• Strategic plan for the education department based on job responsibilities (maximum three pages) – PDF.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the educational strategy, work plan, and annual budget.
• Lead and supervise the planning and execution of public programming, specific projects, events, and proposed activities, benefiting diverse populations and aligning with defined exhibition schedules.
• Cultivate partnerships, collaborations, and resource acquisition from private and public entities to support educational projects and activities.
• Guide audience studies and demographic characterization of Museum visitors and program participants.
• Direct the management and execution of the department following the Museum’s mission and directives.
• Provide guidance to the department’s team to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Oversee the annual volunteer program and the recruitment of interns and contractors according to project or activity needs.
• Promote continuous improvement processes that lead to sustainable programs and activities.
• Foster ongoing communication and relationships with the Museum team, artists, participants, collaborators, lecturers, local communities, and various Museum stakeholders.
• Support the management of different Museum departments and their interaction with the education department.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and management reports for various public and private institutions.

Note: Please refrain from applying if you do not meet all requirements. If selected, you will be required to provide certificates verifying your academic and work experience.