Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Director, Learning and Engagement (Chicago)

CHICAGO, ILPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

  • Job overview

    The Director, Learning and Engagement at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry leads STEAM programming for youth, families, and educators, enhancing the museum's educational impact locally and nationally.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing diverse STEAM education programs, leading a team of educators and partners, aligning programs with museum goals, fostering community and corporate partnerships, managing budgets and revenue plans, and representing the museum at various events.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 with full-time benefits including comprehensive health coverage and other employee perks such as free museum admission and parking.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree and 10 years of STEM/STEAM education experience, with 4 years managing diverse teams, budget management skills, proficiency in MS Office, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license; a master's degree and bilingual Spanish are preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    The museum offers a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment with perks like free admission to multiple museums and free parking, emphasizing passion for science education and teamwork.

  • Company information

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere, focused on inspiring curiosity and engagement in STEM fields through exhibitions and programs.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will lead a diverse team of museum educators, contract staff, interns, and volunteers, working closely with education leadership and other departments.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is hybrid based in Chicago, requiring occasional weekend and evening availability and reliable transportation for offsite events.

  • Unique job features

    This role uniquely combines leadership in STEAM education with community partnership development and strategic program scaling, offering opportunities to represent the museum at national and international levels.

Company overview

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, located at 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Originally known as the Museum of Science and Industry, it was renamed in 2024 following a $125 million donation from billionaire Ken Griffin. The museum features over 35,000 artifacts and numerous interactive exhibits designed to inspire and educate visitors about science and technology. This institution has a long-standing history of promoting scientific learning and innovation since its founding.

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  • Apply for the Director, Learning and Engagement position through multiple channels including the Griffin Museum's official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the museum posts openings to maximize your application visibility.

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