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Museum of Discovery and Science · 3 hours ago

Vice President of Learning Experiences

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

10+ years exp

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is dedicated to connecting people to inspiring science through educational programming. The Vice President of Learning Experiences will lead the development and implementation of transformative museum experiences, focusing on STEM education programs and exhibits while fostering community engagement and collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Integrating Education, Exhibits and Life Sciences into a cohesive strategy that delivers transformative museum experiences

Involved in institution-wide vision, design, development, and implementation of the museum’s experiences including STEM education programs and exhibits (both internal and traveling), and live collections

Conceptualizing innovative museum products and exciting, interactive visitor experiences with materials that optimally convey STEM knowledge to viewers and visitors

Qualification

Educational programmingExhibit designLeadership experienceSTEM educationProject managementPublic educationInterdepartmental coordinationPublic presenceCreative team leader

Required

At least 10 years of leadership experience in museums, science centers, or education institutions with oversight of educational programming and exhibitions

A bachelor's degree with other related experience in social and/or education sector is required

Interest in public education relating to the South Florida ecosystems, cutting edge technology, STEM educational programming with specific expertise in instructional theory, hands-on and alternative approaches to conveying knowledge, and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of learners of different ages and backgrounds

Project management, and knowledge of exhibit design and fabrication

Must have a proven successful administrative, managerial, and organizational background that includes successful budgeting, planning, and interdepartmental coordination

Must be an energetic, creative, engaging visionary with a sense of humor

A highly developed public presence will be needed when the Vice President represents the Museum at the local, regional, state, national, and international levels