Assistant Director of Community Impact and Learning

Primary Responsibilities

Educational Programs and Interpretation
Work closely with the Chief Curator and Experience Officer to establish an educational vision aligned with the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, collections and institutional priorities.
Develop inquiry-based, object-centered and participatory programs for students, educators, families, university groups, adult learners and community organizations.
Create exhibition-related lesson plans, teacher guides, student resources, gallery activities, family guides, digital materials and hands-on workshops.
Connect the Museum’s collections and archives to learning experiences involving primary sources, oral histories, photographs, objects, artmaking and storytelling.
Ensure that school programs align, where appropriate, with Florida’s academic standards and respond to learners of different ages, backgrounds, abilities and levels of prior knowledge.
Facilitate student programs, gallery experiences, workshops, adult tours and community learning experiences as needed.

Outreach and Partnerships
Lead an outreach strategy to increase field-trip participation and establish JMOF as an essential resource for schools throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and the broader South Florida region.
Build relationships throughout the community including within the public school system, university faculty, religious-school directors and youth-program leaders.
Serve as the primary point of contact for school and educational group visits, overseeing inquiries, scheduling, pre-visit communication, educational accommodations and follow-up.
Promote Museum programs through educator networks, school-system events, professional-learning days, conferences, newsletters and direct outreach.
Manage and strengthen partnerships with schools, Jewish educational institutions, universities, cultural organizations and community groups.
Represent JMOF at educator events, cultural convenings, community programs and professional museum networks.

Docents and Visitor Learning
Work with the Chief Curator and Experience Officer to recruit, train, schedule and support docents, interns and education volunteers.
Develop tour formats and interpretive approaches responsive to age level, curriculum needs, group interests and accessibility considerations.
Maintain historical accuracy, warmth and educational quality across docent- and staff-led programs.
Develop family and intergenerational activities connected to the Museum’s exhibitions, collections, holidays and historic site.

Administration and Collaboration
Manage education calendars, program logistics, registration, materials, supplies, inventories and educational spaces.
Maintain organized records of school contacts, reservations, attendance, partnerships and educational outcomes.
Evaluate programs through attendance data, surveys, observation and participant feedback. Establish goals for field-trip growth, audience reach, partnerships and program quality.
Participate in exhibition planning, interpretive development, staff meetings, public events and other cross-departmental initiatives.
Contribute flexibly to the work of a small museum team, including occasional responsibilities outside traditional education department boundaries.
Qualifications

Required
Bachelor’s degree in museum education, education, Jewish studies, history, art history, public history, humanities, cultural studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Three to five years of relevant experience in museum education, classroom education, cultural programming, historic-site interpretation or community education.
Experience developing and facilitating educational programs for K–12 students and creating curricula, lesson plans or museum learning materials.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with community partners.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and public-speaking skills.
Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
Ability to communicate complex historical and cultural subjects clearly, accurately and sensitively.
Commitment to accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive educational practice.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small, creative and fast-moving team.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred
Master’s degree in museum education, education, Jewish studies, history, public history, art history, museum studies or a related discipline.
Knowledge of Jewish history, American Jewish life, Florida history, migration or contemporary Jewish culture.
Familiarity with Florida’s academic standards and South Florida’s educational landscape.
Experience with inquiry-based, object-based or arts-integrated learning.
Experience with program evaluation, grant reporting or education budgets.
Spanish, Hebrew or another language relevant to the communities served by the Museum is welcomed but not required.