The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of America’s leading historic, cultural and educational institutions. Opened in 1982, the Museum, anchored aboard the former USS Intrepid, a national historic landmark, has welcomed more than 10 million visitors and currently welcomes almost one million visitors annually. The Museum's mission is "to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth." The Museum pursues this mission through a dynamic and enriching exhibition environment recounting human stories behind the machinery on display in relation to the service era of the Intrepid: in World War II, the Cold War, NASA recovery missions and three tours in Vietnam. In connection thereto, the Museum delivers a broad range of credible, innovative, and engaging educational programs supplementing classroom learning in history, science, and leadership as well as extensive public and proprietary programs honoring those who serve our country – all to inspire our youth.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum seeks a Chief Educator. The Chief Educator plays a critical role in the continuing growth and development of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. As a member of senior management the Chief Educator, working in conjunction with the Chief Curator, is responsible for the strategic visions and implementation of all education programs at the Museum. He or she will continually analyze existing programs and develop new educational programs in order to engage all Museum visitors and advance the mission of the Museum. He or she will be charged to seek and build strategic partnerships to support education program and initiatives; permanent and temporary exhibits; and the Museum’s extensive public programs and tours. In order to build external support and secure resources for the Education Department’s programs and initiatives, The Chief Educator must work closely with the Institutional Advancement and Business Development Departments to secure grants and partnerships.

The Chief Educator should have expertise or awareness of one or more of the following areas: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies or related education, twentieth-century American history in addition to leadership development; and should have direct knowledge and experience overseeing an established museum education department. The Chief Educator will be expected to assess the Museum’s current programming and develop a 5-10 year strategic plan for Intrepid’s Education Department. He or she must be able to collaborate and work effectively with all departments and levels within the Museum, especially the Chief Curator, who represents the exhibits team and the Assistant Vice President for Education who represents the education team, in order to develop a long range vision and direction for the Museum’s educational programming.

He or she must be an effective manager and team member who can work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. As a senior team member, he or she must understand how each area of the Museum interrelates with the other areas and the importance of this collaboration to the overall success of the Museum. Additionally, he or she must know how to manage budgets, be conversant with current technologies, be comfortable in public presentations, and serve as a spokesperson for the Museum. The Chief Educator must cultivate external relationships; work with constituents to ensure we remain unique but relevant, advancing goals of NYC DOE and other critical parties.

The essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyze and evaluate existing education programs for suitability and consistency with the Museum’s mission and the mission of the Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education.
• Identify programs and events designed to elevate visibility of Intrepid’s education programs and obtain grant funding.
• Create a five to ten year strategic plan that outlines the steps needed to take the museum to the next level of its institutional growth in terms of audience expansion, curricula development and funding for educational program and related activities.
• Work closely with the Education Department’s Assistant Vice President and team of educators to continually review relevance of existing programs and to strategically grow and enhance the quality and scope of education programs
• Collaborate with SVP of Institutional Advancement Department and SVP of Business Development Department and their respective teams to secure grants and other sources of funds for continuation and expansion of educational mission and programs.
• Facilitate and spearhead partnerships and collaborations with other educational and cultural organizations, and other critical constituents locally and regionally.
• Maintain and expand current relationship between Intrepid Museum and the New York Board of Education as well as City, State and Federal political leaders in the field of education.
• Ensure Education Department is complying with best practices and staying abreast of new trends.
• Must have experience taking new education initiatives from planning stage through implementation to build a solid platform for continuous growth of initiative.
• Continuous review of business, practical and socially responsible case for how a dedicated education facility adds unique value to New York City’s educational landscape.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the President.

The ideal candidate will possess Master's Degree (M.A. or M.S.) or equivalent graduate degree; and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of museum-related education experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interprets the most complex documents. This person should have strong existing relationships and contacts in the education field, preferably with some knowledge or familiarity with the New York City Department of Education. They should also have strong existing relationships with museums and cultural institutions and organizations, and the government, foundation, and private funding sources that support museums. The candidate will have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. The ideal candidate will be able to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors, as well as able to communicate and present as needed to the Museum Trustees and other elected City, State and Federal officials.

For consideration e-mail resume with salary requirements to: resume@intrepidmuseum.org.

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