Head of Education

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Head of Education at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Organisation: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Location: New York, US
Salary: $270,000–$310,000 annually
Contract: Full-time
Application deadline: Not specified

About the Role

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a Head of Education to lead the Museum’s education strategy and oversee more than 25,000 programmes annually across The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.

The Education Department is a national and international leader in museum-based education and public programming, with more than 50 staff and 400 volunteers. Its activities include school and college internships, fellowships, educator programmes, lectures, symposia, community engagement initiatives and multilingual tours.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Audience Engagement, the Head of Education will oversee departmental strategy, programming, personnel management, budgeting and fundraising, while working across the Museum to connect audiences with art, ideas and one another.

Key Responsibilities

Envision and execute a comprehensive education strategy that broadens access to the Museum and its collections.
Oversee programmes and initiatives that support learning, engagement and access, drawing on the Museum’s collections, exhibitions and scholarship.
Lead and motivate a diverse team of staff, interns, fellows and vendors, providing opportunities for professional development.
Develop relationships with donors, collectors, scholars, artists and community partners, supporting fundraising and revenue development.
Expand engagement with local communities, educational institutions and public school systems across New York State.
Drive experimentation in programmes and learning experiences that encourage new and diverse audiences to explore art.
Oversee departmental budgets, staffing, deadlines and deliverables, establishing cross-functional relationships across the Museum.

Requirements and Qualifications

Advanced degree in education or art history preferred.
15 years of management experience in a museum or cultural institution, including leading high-performing teams.
10 years of demonstrated experience developing and implementing an organisational, cultural or educational vision.
Deep knowledge of and passion for art, education, lifelong learning and visitor engagement.
Demonstrated experience in donor engagement and working with boards, public officials and community leaders.
Knowledge of New York City education systems, community partnerships and programme delivery models preferred.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and strategic leadership skills.
Digital proficiency and in-depth knowledge of current and emerging educational trends.

Working Conditions and Benefits

Employees must reside within commuting distance of the Museum in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania at the time of employment.

The Museum offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development support, commuter benefits and additional staff benefits.

Image: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.