Share Email Opening Title Director, Education and Public Engagement  Description Job Summary: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures seeks to engage visitors from across the Los Angeles community and around the world with a dynamic range of public programs and education initiatives that provide unique access and insights into movies and moviemaking. With initiatives that will reach audiences from preschool through adult, the museum will offer a holistic approach to public engagement that will inform and inspire audiences of all ages, from first-time visitors to aspiring filmmakers. The Director of Education and Public Engagement will play an essential role in directing and implementing the vision and strategy for these programs, which include, but are not limited to, school, afterschool, and teacher programs as well as onsite and online public programs. The Director of Education and Public Engagement will also lead the museum's teen initiative and other programs in the museum's Shirley Temple Education Studio. The position works closely with the Deputy Director, Creative Content and Programming as well as the Head of Film Programming, curators, visitor services staff, and staff across the museum and Academy departments to conceptualize and implement a diverse range of programs, establishing local, national, and international partnerships, when appropriate. Duties and Responsibilities: Working closely with Deputy Director, Creative Content and Programming and other staff to create the vision and strategy for development, growth, and sustainability of education and public program initiatives. Oversee and/or coordinate major educational initiatives, including the museum's teen program, school and teacher programs, and workshops as well as collaborations with Academy education programs and external organizations. Responsible for creating and implementing a broad range of non-film-based public programs, including in-gallery talks, panels, symposia, performances, events, and other public programs. Deepens participation of visitors by producing dynamic public programs related to the museum's exhibitions and/or focused on the museum's target audiences. Develop collaborations and partnerships with local, national, and international creative organizations as appropriate for education, programming, and digital initiatives. Responsible for creating and implementing a broad range of digital interactive initiatives and programs that expand the museum's educational outreach, create innovative ways for the public to engage with the museum's content and collection, and that bring the filmmakers' voice to the public, inspire conversation about movies, moviemaking, and their role in our culture, including curriculum-based projects. Implement a pedagogical approach specifically attuned towards needs, assets, and unique characteristics of the Academy Museum, and be able to apply consistently across audience ages, skillsets, and interests. Connect education and public programs to exhibition content and themes and conceptualize innovative and new approaches to build repeat visitors and lifelong learners. Awareness of museum, education, and film theory best practices and research and be able to contribute to the field(s). Ensure educational and public program goals and programs are inclusive and accessible to audiences of all interests, skills, abilities, and backgrounds. Expand the effectiveness and reach of museum education programs by cultivating strategic partnerships with LAUSD and the broader educational community. Work closely with Head of Film Programming and Academy programs teams to ensure smooth communication and a coordinated approach to programs. Works closely with visitor services staff on the design and training programs for visitor services staff, interns, and volunteers. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of education department staff. Be able to effectively communicate the impact, value, and methodologies of educational and public programming efforts to a variety of constituents including internal and external stakeholders. Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of education and public programs relative to strategic goals. Assist marketing and fundraising efforts related to education and public programs. Be able to assess resources and assets and determine 1, 3, and 5-year strategic growth of programs. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the position.   Position Requirements Master's degree in arts education, museum studies or other related area. Five or more years professional experience in arts education including curriculum and program design. Prior supervisory and budget management experience. Proven track record of building education programs or departments. Excellent organizational and computer skills. Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and relate well to individuals with a variety of backgrounds to positively represent the museum in these contacts. Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters. Occasional evening and weekend hours required, consistent with the museum's schedule of events and activities.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Director, Education and Public Engagement   Location Los Angeles   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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