Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Director of Playful Learning – Bay Area Discovery Museum, CA
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Sausalito, California, us, 94966
Director of Playful Learning – Bay Area Discovery Museum, CA
OrganizationBay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is a children’s museum dedicated to creating playful learning experiences that inspire a lifelong passion for discovery in every child. It is the only children’s museum located within a national park, situated on 2.5-acres in the spectacular Golden Gate National Recreation Area at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, California. The museum features imaginative outdoor and indoor interactive exhibitions, seasonal festivals, and year-round special programs for children six months of age to eight years.This Director of Playful Learning will play a key role in shaping the future of the Bay Area Discovery Museum and its impact on the lives of young children and the adults who care for and teach them. In February 2022 the board approved “Lead with Joy”, the museum’s new strategic framework that is founded on the belief that play is essential to children's wellbeing.Position SummaryReporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the leadership team, the Director of Playful Learning (DPL) provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the museum’s programs, both onsite and offsite, that engage community audiences through play-based learning. The DPL will demonstrate a professional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion.Role and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision and LeadershipEstablish the vision for BADM’s community engagement and impact through research, development, implementation, and evaluation of a multi-year strategy for onsite and offsite engagement.Collaborate with the leadership team to set annual priorities for research and evaluation.Employ knowledge and experience that undo systemic barriers to participation and belonging in cultural organizations.Program and Community EngagementLead and direct the Learning and Museum Experience team on annual and multi-year engagement and program strategies.Serve as the museum’s representative on formal community partnerships and initiatives.Lead business and program planning and analysis including directing and managing budgets.Organizational Collaboration and Department LeadershipRecruit, direct, coach, and evaluate the senior management of the Learning and Museum Experience team.In partnership with the Head of Facilities and Exhibit Production, develop and socialize cross-functional collaborative processes.Collaborate with human resources to develop meaningful strategies to attract and retain diverse talent.QualificationsA bachelor’s degree is required, with at least five years of experience in senior leadership in a museum or education environment. A demonstrated track record of creating innovative play-based learning environments is preferred.Compensation and BenefitsThe Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, with an annual salary range for the Director of Playful Learning between $130,000 and $150,000.Applications and InquiriesTo submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments, please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/employment.The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being welcoming and inclusive.
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OrganizationBay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is a children’s museum dedicated to creating playful learning experiences that inspire a lifelong passion for discovery in every child. It is the only children’s museum located within a national park, situated on 2.5-acres in the spectacular Golden Gate National Recreation Area at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, California. The museum features imaginative outdoor and indoor interactive exhibitions, seasonal festivals, and year-round special programs for children six months of age to eight years.This Director of Playful Learning will play a key role in shaping the future of the Bay Area Discovery Museum and its impact on the lives of young children and the adults who care for and teach them. In February 2022 the board approved “Lead with Joy”, the museum’s new strategic framework that is founded on the belief that play is essential to children's wellbeing.Position SummaryReporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the leadership team, the Director of Playful Learning (DPL) provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the museum’s programs, both onsite and offsite, that engage community audiences through play-based learning. The DPL will demonstrate a professional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion.Role and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision and LeadershipEstablish the vision for BADM’s community engagement and impact through research, development, implementation, and evaluation of a multi-year strategy for onsite and offsite engagement.Collaborate with the leadership team to set annual priorities for research and evaluation.Employ knowledge and experience that undo systemic barriers to participation and belonging in cultural organizations.Program and Community EngagementLead and direct the Learning and Museum Experience team on annual and multi-year engagement and program strategies.Serve as the museum’s representative on formal community partnerships and initiatives.Lead business and program planning and analysis including directing and managing budgets.Organizational Collaboration and Department LeadershipRecruit, direct, coach, and evaluate the senior management of the Learning and Museum Experience team.In partnership with the Head of Facilities and Exhibit Production, develop and socialize cross-functional collaborative processes.Collaborate with human resources to develop meaningful strategies to attract and retain diverse talent.QualificationsA bachelor’s degree is required, with at least five years of experience in senior leadership in a museum or education environment. A demonstrated track record of creating innovative play-based learning environments is preferred.Compensation and BenefitsThe Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, with an annual salary range for the Director of Playful Learning between $130,000 and $150,000.Applications and InquiriesTo submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments, please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/employment.The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being welcoming and inclusive.
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