Thursday, February 2, 2012

Director of Education, Mattress Factory - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 2/2/12

Position:  Director of Education
Department:  Education
Supervisors:  Co-Executive Directors
Status:  Full time Exempt

The Mattress Factory, a museum of contemporary art located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and hailed as the best facility for Installation Art in the United States, seeks an experienced and creative professional to lead its Education Department. The Education Director will articulate, guide and manage the goals and objectives of the Mattress Factory Education Department, supervise one full-time Education Programs Coordinator, and develop and manage programs, activities and interpretive materials that educate and engage the museum’s diverse public and respond to an internationally-renowned contemporary art permanent collection and residency program. The Education Director will develop and oversee all education programs of the institution.  The Education Director is a senior member of the staff and is integral to developing a public understanding of contemporary installation art.
 
The Education Director reports to the Co-Directors of the Mattress Factory.

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as a catalyst for connecting museum audiences to the creative practice of living artists and the issues and ideas that surround the creation of contemporary Installation Art by imagining, managing and evaluating education materials and resources, robust public programs, outreach materials and projects, teacher professional development, events for families and children, and tour programs.

Articulate the historical context of installation art, the creative process of the resident artists and the Mattress Factory mission to students, teacher groups, the academic community, museum members, the general public and families.

Oversee management of the museum’s Education Department staff, consisting of one full-time Education Programs Coordinator and 10 Museum Educators.

Manage all aspects of the education department budget.

Advise Museum Development Department in defining education programs that have funding potential and that meet criteria for grants. Collect and organize data for proposals and final reports. Meet with current and potential funders as needed. Oversee implementation of grants and programs related to education to assure that grant requirements are being implemented in a timely manner and that funds are being spent within the grant guidelines.

Seek to establish partnerships with other organizations in the community that may enhance Mattress Factory programs.

Works closely with PR and Marketing Manager, Development staff, Exhibitions Manager, Visitor Services staff, Director of Operations, and the Co-executive Directors.

Work weekend and evening events, as needed.

Conduct guided museum tours and workshops.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, museum/art education, or a related field is required. Teaching certificate and/or Master’s degree in art, education or related field preferred.

At least 5 years museum/arts organization experience is required.

Must have demonstrated experience working with teachers and students, managing public programs in art/cultural organizations or museums, and knowledge of contemporary art practices and art history.

Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, required.  Familiarity with Mac platforms preferred. PA Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearances required.

TO APPLY: 

Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Catena Bergevin, Director of Operations, catena@mattress.org. No calls please. This position will be available after February 18th.

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