Job Listing: Manager of School & Student Programs

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - Winchester, VA

Closes - Priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 24. Resumes accepted until filled.

Position Title - Manager of School and Student Programs

Compensation - The starting salary range is $45,000-$50,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. The MSV offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, generous vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, and retirement plan. 

Job Type - full-time

Apply - To apply forward cover letter, resume and three references to jhendren@themsv.org.

Summary - The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is seeking an experienced Manager of School and Student Programs. The Manager of School and Student Programs works with a dedicated team of education professionals to serve regional schools and students in engaging with the MSV’s collection, exhibitions, site, and resources. The manager will create, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate pre-K – 12 school and student programs in collaboration with the Director of Education.

Job Responsiblities -

• Develop, coordinate, and administer programming for school and student audiences ages pre-school to 18 to include educational activities, workshops, summer camps, and content for guided tours to coincide with the museum’s mission.
• Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate curricula for museum school programs both on and off-site to ensure they meet the needs of teachers and students, facilitate learning, and correlate to current standards.
• Manage school tours and field trips, including inquiries, reservations, invoices, receipts, correspondence, and evaluations.
• Maintain and develop relationships with area teachers and schools, including teacher professional development and related presentations.
• In collaboration with the Director of Education, train and lead part-time Educators and select volunteers.
• Conduct research on MSV collections, exhibitions, natural resources, and Shenandoah Valley topics as needed for Education Department projects, student tours, teacher programs, etc.
• Teach students with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds on and off the MSV campus.
• In collaboration with Arts & Education division colleagues, develop didactic and interpretive materials to support programming and gallery learning.
• Collaborate with other museum departments (marketing, security, special events, guest services, etc.) to ensure programs are marketed, staffed, and implemented.
• Actively engage in regional and national professional exchange through mentorships, online resources, continuing education, and conferences.
• Assist with adult and youth and family programs as needed.
• Assist with management and programming of the Makerspace studio.

Qualifications -

• BA in education, art education, museum studies, public history, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience managing educational programs in a museum or teaching in a formal or informal setting.
• Familiarity with museums and museum education practices, particularly interpretation, gallery teaching, and evaluation.
• Ability to lead collaboratively and work as part of team
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to manage challenging situations with diplomacy and composure