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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS





The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is a public institution whose mission

is to lead a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material,

aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture.



The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers an exciting opportunity for an

experienced, senior-level education professional to provide creative,

strategic leadership in the achievement of the museum’s educational

mission.



Reporting to the Director, and serving as a vital member of the Senior

Management Team, the incumbent will direct the development and

implementation of a wide array of dynamic educational and public programs

to expand understanding of Asian art and culture.  He/she will insure the

application of new technologies to support public access to the collections

and exhibitions, and will serve as a liaison with community groups,

organizations, school systems, and others to increase awareness of the

museum as an educational resource, and to develop and sustain new

audiences.



The ideal candidate will possess extraordinary energy, drive, and vision,

in addition to the ability to inspire others in the development and

promotion of high-quality, innovative programming.



This position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package.



A complete job description is available at www.asianart.org





± The Asian Art Museum, a premier San Francisco institution, is one of the

largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. The

museum’s magnificent and priceless collection of more than 17,000 objects,

including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, jades and textiles,

exemplifies the artistic accomplishments of countries and cultures

throughout Asia.   In 2003, the museum relocated to an historic Civic

Center building which underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to become

the Asian Art Museum’s new home.±



Minimum Qualifications



·    Degree in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, or related field;

advanced degree preferred.

·    Extensive experience in: designing educational and public programs

preferably in a museum setting, including experience as a supervisor and

senior level manager; application of new technologies to the learning

experience; art education advocacy.  (Experience in teaching and

institutional strategic planning highly desirable.)

·    Experience with Asian art and culture.

·    Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of

educational and public programs.

·    Proven track record in team leadership, staff supervision, and budget

management.

·    Comprehensive knowledge of: educational theory and curriculum

development; education and museum education methodologies, resources and

evaluation techniques; school systems and access to other educational

institutions; audience learning characteristics and audience development;

the applications of technology to the area of educational and public

programming; budget development and management, strategic planning

methodology; general administrative principles, practices, and methods,

including goal setting, objectives, and procedures development and

implementation; principles and practices of leadership and supervision,

including techniques of planning and delegating work, effective

interpersonal communications and relations, problem solving, and decision

making.

·    Ability to: plan, develop, and implement interpretive programs for the

public related to Asian art and culture; interpret museum collections and

exhibitions to expand audience understanding.

·    Ability to: effectively and persuasively articulate educational

philosophies; develop model programs, linking disciplines and forging

partnerships; plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate

complex and interrelated functions and services; analyze complex

administrative problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and adopt

effective courses of action; develop and manage budgets.

·    Ability to: teach, and to train others to teach; supervise, direct,

motivate, and evaluate staff and volunteers; establish and maintain

cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of

representatives of public and private organizations, members of boards,

foundations, commissions, and support groups; organizational managers;

museum staff; and the general public; establish and maintain professional

contacts in the education field and the community.

·    Strong leadership, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills;

excellent written and oral communication skills; effective presentation,

negotiation, problem-solving, conflict resolution skills.



Application Procedure



Please send a letter of interest, resume, and listing of three (3)

professional references as soon as possible to:

HUMAN RESOURCES,

Asian Art Museum,

200 Larkin Street,

San Francisco, CA 94102

FAX: 415.861.2359







The Asian Art Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.