Education Specialist

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in National Museum of African American History and Culture, Office of Public Programs. Join the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo, in inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery.Major Duties: The Education Specialist provides relevant and impactful opportunities for audiences to exchange ideas that affirm and refresh their knowledge of American history and culture filtered through the African American experience. In this position, you will: Consult with museum colleagues and partners to conceive, coordinate and conduct and evaluate engaging, participatory, and diverse programs based on an organizational planning road map, further program planning themes, exhibitions and audience development and outreach goals. Develop, produce and distribute informational materials concerning program activities. Propose programming content for the museum web site, social media outlets and other outreach initiatives. Write specifications for purchase orders. Lead the design and evaluation of museum programs that promote the mission of the museum using digital, videotaped, live stream and video conference platforms. Develop and monitor budgets and spending plans. Manage federal and trust funds. Work collaboratively with members of the Museum team as well as related Smithsonian staff and community partners, to deliver informal educational strategies for diverse learners of all ages. Supervise staff. Plan and schedule ongoing, production-oriented work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.