Assistant Director of Exhibits, and Programming

The Assistant Director of Exhibits, Experiences, and Programming serves serves as a key leader within the Exhibits, Experiences, and Programming Department and supports the Director of Exhibits, Experiences, and Programming (DEEP) in the day-to-day management and operation of the department and provides day-to-day leadership for the Exhibits, Experiences, and Programming team. This position is responsible for the operational management and execution of the department’s programs, experiences, and learning initiatives, allowing the DEEP to focus on institutional strategy, new initiatives, grant development, partnerships, and long-range planning.

The Assistant Director will play a critical role in developing and delivering a distinctive portfolio of educational offerings, visitor experiences, and public programs that bring the story of Edelman Fossil Park to life.

A significant priority of the position will be supporting the development and ongoing enhancement of a comprehensive K-12 STEM learning program that uses the fossil quarry, museum collections, scientific research, and the unique story of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum to create engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences for students and teachers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and project management skills. They will be able to translate strategy into exceptional day-to-day execution while fostering a culture of creativity, curiosity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the DEEP’s primary operational partner and provide day-to-day leadership for the Exhibits, Experiences, and Programming team.
• Supervise, manage, coach, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Establish priorities, manage workloads, coordinate staffing, and ensure appropriate coverage across programs and visitor experiences.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for staff, program, and visitor issues and keep the DEEP informed of significant priorities, risks, challenges, and outcomes.
• Ensure programs, experiences, and initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard of quality, safety, accessibility, and visitor experience.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and exceptional visitor service.

• In partnership with the DEEP and Education Team, coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive K–12 STEM learning portfolio, including school field trips, fossil digs, classroom outreach, virtual programs, camps, scouting programs, and family learning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school districts, educators, county and state education organizations, Rowan University, and community partners.
• Develop partnerships that expand access to the museum’s educational programs, with particular attention to Title I schools and historically underserved communities.
• Collaborate with museum scientists and researchers to incorporate current research and discoveries from the fossil park into authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
• Provide the DEEP with program data, outcomes, and supporting materials necessary to continuously improve programs, pursue grants, sponsor ships, partnerships, and fee-for-service opportunities.
• Support initiatives that enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the museum's STEM education offerings

• Support the development and…