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Cahoon Museum of American Art
Head of Learning and Engagement
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What they do
A Museum Director oversees all museum operations. They are responsible for overseeing collections and exhibitions, managing staff, and directing community engagement initiatives, ensuring that the museum's cultural and education missions are fulfilled.
$111,701 / year median in Massachusetts
Job Description
Cahoon Museum of American Art 4676 Falmouth Road Cotuit , MA 02635
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September 09, 2026Region:
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Full-Time Head of Learning and Engagement Description:
Key Responsibilities Learning, Interpretation, and Public Programs- Develop and implement school tours, field trips, and curriculum-connected learning experiences.
- Create gallery activities, interpretive materials, and Learning Center experiences connected to the museum's collections and exhibitions.
- In collaboration with the Curator, plan and deliver lectures, artist talks, workshops, family and youth programs, and seasonal educational offerings in conjunction with current and upcoming exhibitions.
- Lead tours, gallery talks, discussions, demonstrations, and other educational programs for audiences of all ages.
- Collaborate with museum colleagues and participating artists to create interdisciplinary, age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Maintain a welcoming, visible presence in the galleries and engage visitors in conversations about art and exhibitions. School and Community Partnerships
- Strengthen relationships with Barnstable, Bourne, Mashpee, and Falmouth Public Schools and develop new opportunities for teachers and students.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the Massachusetts K-12 Curriculum Frameworks and identify connections between classroom learning and the museum's collections and exhibitions.
- Build and sustain partnerships with schools, libraries, community organizations, cultural institutions, artists, and other regional partners.
- Develop off-site educational initiatives and collaborative programs that extend the museum's reach beyond its walls.
- Represent the Cahoon at meetings and events across Cape Cod and help increase awareness of and participation in its programs and exhibitions. Program Management, Evaluation, and Growth
- Coordinate teaching artists, workshop instructors, and education volunteers.
- Manage scheduling, training, program logistics, and performance feedback to support welcoming, high-quality experiences consistent with museum standards.
- Work with the Deputy Director to track attendance, participation, and audience engagement measures.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and community impact and use findings to refine future offerings.
- Identify opportunities for responsible program growth, financial sustainability, and expanded educational access for Cape Cod residents.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, art history, arts administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Three to five years of relevant experience in museum education, arts education, public programming, community engagement, or a related area.
- Demonstrated success developing and delivering educational or public programs.
- Strong public speaking, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with comfort engaging the public in both structured and spontaneous settings.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple programs and logistical details.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a museum or another informal learning environment.
- Familiarity with the Massachusetts K-12 Curriculum Frameworks.
- Experience building school or community partnerships.
- Experience using attendance, participation, or audience data to evaluate programs.