Job Title: Education Director, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum & Park 
Location: Manhattan 
Number of Positions Available: 1 
For the official posting and application instructions, visit 
www.nycgovparks.org/sub_opportunities/employment/employment_ops.html

As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City’s land, the Department 
of Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible 
parks citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and 
educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & 
Recreation improves peoples’ lives, providing outlets for creative 
expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the 
restorative beauty of the natural world. 

The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum has been open to the public since 1916. It 
was designated a New York City Landmark on July 12, 1967.  The museum is 
owned by the City of New York and is an affiliate of the Historic House 
Trust of New York.  

Major Responsibilities: 
Develop, implement and evaluate educational programming at the historic 
site, including scheduling, tracking and teaching of school programs. 

Ensure that educational programs support the interpretation and history of 
the site, meet the needs of constituents and enhance the museum’s role as 
a cultural institution. 

Nurture relationships with area schools, educators and cultural sites and 
explore opportunities for collaboration. 

Work with the Director to recruit and train volunteer docents and 
educators. 

Support the Director in securing sufficient funding for the development 
and continuation of educational programming. 

Work with the staff and volunteers to coordinate special events, assist in 
daily museum operations, and interact with museum visitors. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
a. Master’s Degree in Museum Education, History, or the Humanities. 
b. Demonstrated experience in the development of interpretive and 
education programs. 
c. Excellent communication and community relations skills. 
d. Spanish language skills highly desirable. 
e. Highly creative, organized, and independent. 
f. Ability to work with diverse age ranges, from school groups to adults. 
g. Available to work weekends and occasional evenings.

New York City residency required within 90 days of hire.
Salary: $27,043 - $45,447 

Apply by: 7/01/05 
To apply send resume and cover letter to:  Education Director Search, ATTN 
JVN: 846/06/11516 
Parks & Recreation Personnel 
24 West 61st Street, 2nd Floor 
New York, NY 10023 

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