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Lane Motor Museum

Job Description

1. Title:Education Director 

Reports To: Manager 

Areas of Responsibility:All aspects of on- and off-site education

FLSA:Full-time

EEO Category:234

Salaried/Hourly:Salaried  $50,000

Basic Function: To develop, implement, and evaluate educational opportunities for the public, in accordance with the Museum’s mission.

1. Functions and Responsibilities

1. Develops the education mission for the Museum

2. Recruits and manages volunteers for the Museum

3. Develops and administers the annual Education budget

4. Develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of programs for youth, adults, institutions, and staff

5. In concert with the Curator, assists with the content, planning, and installation of exhibits, both permanent and changing

6. Develops and manages production of education materials, including curriculum guides, literature, video, and other publications

7. Advises the Marketing and Curatorial staff of current best practices for the delivery of information 

8. Assists the Marketing Department in the preparation of proposals for programs and services, and in the marketing and promotion of education programs and services

9. Seeks funding of education programs and services, hand-in-hand with the Marketing Department, the Curator, and the Director

10. Responds to changing needs in the community, as well as the needs of the Museum’s visitors, i.e. the Touch-a-Car program for the visually impaired

11. Develops a relationship with the local and regional education community

12. Serve as an ambassador for the Museum in the local and professional community

13. Keeps up-to-date with changes in appropriate technology and educational techniques

1. Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, or related field required

2. Qualified applicants will have had at least three years’ experience in a museum or similar setting, developing and/or facilitating education programs and services

3. Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office programs or similar is expected

4. This position requires an outgoing, self-motivated individual who enjoys working with the public

5. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work as a member of a team as well as on your own is expected

6. A varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends, may be required

7. Qualified applicants will, at the Museum’s expense, take and pass a DOT physical and drug screening, as well as a background check

Lane Motor Museum’s Mission Statement

The mission of Lane Motor Museum shall be to collect, preserve, document, and interpret an eclectic and technically interesting collection of cars and other transportation-related objects for the purpose of educating the public about the history of transportation.

   Lane Motor Museum Education Mission

The Education Mission of Lane Motor Museum is to serve a wide range of audiences through a variety of multi-disciplinary programs which may combine art, history, culture, and STEM to appeal to all ages, backgrounds, and interests. The Museum aims to be an asset to the community by being a resource for schools, scholars, institutions, organizations, and groups, with the goal being to build life-long learning relationships between the Museum and the public.

Disclaimer Statement:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate description of the current position, other or different tasks may be required when and if circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments)

Interested candidates should send their resume, references, and salary expectations to:

David Yando, by email or the address below:

yando@lanemotormuseum.org

Lane Motor Museum

702 Murfreesboro Pike

Nashville, TN 37210

Lane Motor Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.