Job Opportunities

The Brooklyn Historical Society, located in Brooklyn Heights, NY, is a museum, library and education center dedicated to encouraging the exploration and appreciation of Brooklyn's rich heritage. BHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering excellent working conditions in a collaborative environment.

Head of School Programs

Full-time Position

Summary or Work:
The Head of School Programs works collaboratively with and reports to the Director of Education.  Primary responsibilities include managing BHS’ partnerships with the New York City Department of Education, and finding opportunities to collaborate with community organizations, universities, cultural organizations and other museums.

• Assist with the formulation of goals, objectives and priorities for partnerships in collaboration with the Exhibits and Education Department
• Research, develop,  conduct and schedule workshops for teachers and students using archival records, photographs, print material, art and objects
• Manage all administrative aspects of partnerships with the NYC Department of Education, universities, authors, scholars, and community organizations including those for Teaching American History Grants
• Serve as primary contact and attend committee meetings on- and off-site for partnerships
• Manage budgets, tracking expenses and receivables related to contracts and partnerships, also provide budget projections
• Create quarterly and annual reports
• Supervise Education Assistant
• Develop BHS website content
• Attend and present at annual Teaching American History Grant conferences and appropriate regional conferences
• Assist with school tours and group visits on- and off-site

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.A. in history, education or a related field, M.A. preferred
• Computer knowledge sufficient to operating word processing, spreadsheet, and BHS data base management programs
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
• Strong organizational skills

• Low 40s
• Full benefits

Closing Date:
Position open until filled

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter detailing your interest and resume via e-mail, mail or fax to:
Attn: Andrea Del Valle, Director of Education
adelvalle@brooklynhistory.org
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY  11201
Fax: 718-222-3794

The Brooklyn Historical Society is dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

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