Job Announcement
Director of Education and Public Programming

July 2008

The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington (DC) seeks a Director of Education and Public Programming.

The position is full-time. B.A. or B.S. and Master's in Museum Education or similar field required. Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in the museum field or with cultural programming, developing and implementing programs.  A degree or strong interest in American Jewish History and/or local history is a plus. Ability to prioritize set and achieve goals, meet deadlines, work independently while showing initiative with a high degree of accuracy and excellence is needed.  This is a key, management level position within the organization and the candidate, although s/he will work closely with the executive director, must be able to work independently as well as be part of an effective team. 

The Director of Education and Public Programs will provide leadership and vision for multi-faceted programming that explores local Jewish history for all audiences.  The position requires creative development, implementation and evaluation of all educational programming including adult, school, and educator and family education. The job entails developing interpretive materials, managing all aspects of the volunteer/docent program, developing and managing the budgets for public programs and education, and working with exhibit designers and historians in planning educational programs for a new museum experience. Supervisory skills are needed to oversee other members of the staff involved in public programming

The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The Society's work environment is collegial.
Please email your resume with a statement of interest to:
Laura Apelbaum, Executive Director, Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington, at [log in to unmask]. or via mail to: JHSGW, 701 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001.

 

The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington and its Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum are committed to preserving, presenting and telling the many stories of Jewish life in the greater Washington, DC area.  The museum consists of a historic 1876 synagogue—the oldest in the area—and a recently purchased neighboring building. Exhibits, public programs, and publications reach diverse audiences and the Society partners with a variety of organizations. Archival collections are growing and used in public programming in innovative ways. Ours is a dynamic, fast paced office and our work tends to be entrepreneurial.  Visit us on the web at www.jhsgw.org.