Director of Education (Bronx, NY)

About the role

The Hip Hop Museum (THHM) is the official home of the culture, located at Bronx Point, the very birthplace of the movement. We are a global epicenter for connection, collaboration, and creativity. As we move toward our grand opening in 2026, we are seeking a visionary Director of Education to amplify our voice from the Bronx, NY to the world.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget tracking, administrative documentation, arranging and organizing payment for guest speakers/artists, and performers.
• Possess a passion for music and history with the ability to translate that passion and skill into enriching learning programs that can support and expand the mission of the museum.
• Maintain a master calendar of public programs and events.
• Responsible for all educational programs and oversees the museum’s interns and volunteers.
• Develop benchmarks and metrics to assess program performance, including the engagement of new audiences.
• Establishes and implements strategy and vision to create and maintain a strong guest focused experience throughout the museum.
• Recruit, train and mentor docents and volunteers and develop an engaging strategy for retention.
• Self-starter, comfortable with initiating and maintaining new professional relationships.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the museum’s educational and exhibitions programming.
• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with educational institutions, community and cultural organizations. Also coordinate on-site visits.
• Ability to use multiple presentation tools and techniques, adapting them to the audience.
• Collaborate with the Curator and Director of Development on solicitations and grants by providing information required for proposals including program narratives and budgets.
• Assist in identification of grant opportunities, writing of applications, and proposals.
• Stay abreast and updated on changing trends that may enhance educational programs.
• Develop and implement programming that connects the present to the past with an ability to connect local history to contemporary issues and topics.
• Evaluate the educational impact of museum programs and services and be proactive in possible improvements.
• Work with the Director of Development on marketing, and social media as it pertains to educational programs.
• Develop and manage department and program budgets.
• Observe applicable safety requirements and ensure appropriate safety practices are implemented and always followed by volunteers and interns.
• Immediately report any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other team members.
• Interact professionally with other team members, interns, volunteers, stakeholders, and guests.

Qualifications

• Research experience in a museum or an academically related position.
• Proven track record of obtaining funding for educational projects.
• Experience in developing educational programs and/or overseeing interns and volunteers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and social media platforms.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, volunteers, and the public.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Courteous and personable demeanor essential.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of digital learning tools, inclusive pedagogies, best practices and current trends in museum education.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at one time and adapt as circumstances require.

Benefits

Annual Salary: $85,000. The Hip Hop Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.