Job Title: Education Director, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum & Park Location: Manhattan Number of Positions Available: 1 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 operated by Parks & Recreation and the Historic House Trust. 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 - $36,000 Apply by: 7/01/05 To apply send resume and cover letter to: Education Director Search/11320 Parks & Recreation Personnel 24 West 61st Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10023 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).