Vizcaya Learning Programs Manager (Exempt)


(Volunteer Guides Programs)

Salary Entry: $48,918 Annually

 

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, an AAM-accredited Gilded Age estate in a
spectacular bay-front setting, consists of 14 National Historic Landmark
buildings on 50 acres of grounds, with 2,500 art and 35,000 archival
objects. The Main House features lavish interiors reflecting a unique
interpretation of European history. Vizcaya attracts approximately
175,000 visitors each year. The museum's Deputy Director for Learning is
forming a team of museum education professionals to develop interpretive
programs and resources that will help make the historic collections and
facilities of Vizcaya relevant and educational to a broad spectrum of
Miami-Dade residents and tourists.

 

The Vizcaya Volunteer Guides Program comprises nearly 200 volunteers who
provide thousands of guided tours to over 100,000 visitors, 364 days per
year.  Over the last year, Vizcaya's Deputy Director for Learning has
worked to introduce new guiding methodologies and learning theory to
these volunteers. The Vizcaya Learning Programs Manager (Volunteer
Guides Programs) will be responsible for continuing this effort by
coordinating a series of Guiding Workshops (the continuing education
program for Guides), continuing to revise and facilitate the training
program for new Guides, and developing and implementing an ongoing
evaluation structure into the Program. Other responsibilities include:
developing and implementing strategies to diversify the Guide corps,
introducing a variety of new tours based on Vizcaya's resources and
visitor interests, evaluating and in some cases coordinating special
Guide programs (such as the Moonlight Garden Tours and the Speakers'
Bureau outreach program), and assessing and revising as necessary
Guides' scheduling and times of drop-in tours year-round. The Vizcaya
Learning Programs Manager (Volunteer Guides Programs) will serve as the
Guides' liaison with Vizcaya administration, keeping lines of
communication open across all relevant parties, and so this individual
must have extremely strong interpersonal skills. This position entails
specific knowledge of museum education theory.

 

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Humanities, Social Sciences or related
field. Two years of experience as a museum educator or education
administrator in a visual arts and/or history museum environment are
required. Experience developing programs for docents is highly
preferred.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly preferred.

 

Resumes accepted between June 19, 2006 and August 18, 2006 only.

 

Applicants must submit one (1) copy of their resume indicating social
security number, Requisition #6920008 and title of position to the
Employee Relations Department, Personnel Services Division, Center for
Employment Application, 140 West Flagler Street, Suite 105, Miami,
Florida 33130 by August 18, 2006. Applicants can E-mail their resumes to
[log in to unmask] Please refer to our web page
(www.miamidade.gov/jobs) regarding Resume Application/E-mail
Instructions or call our JOBS hotline at (305) 375-JOBS (5627).
Applicants should indicate all computer skills and education on the
resume.

Preference will be given to veterans and spouses of veterans, when
applicable. Hiring decisions are contingent upon the results of a
background investigation and physical examination, including alcohol and
drug screening. Applicants must meet residence requirement. EOE/M/F/D

 


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