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Subject: Job Announcement: Director of Education & Public Programs,
Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:20:38 -0400
From: Thornberry, Evan <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship
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Norman B. Leventhal Map Center
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
http://maps.bpl.org
*Director of Education & Public Programs -- Full-Time*
The Director of Education and Public Programs is responsible for
developing and directing a full range of accessible and intellectually
challenging programs - onsite, offsite and online - for teachers, K-12
students, learners of all ages and the general public.
Major Responsibilities
. Demonstrates leadership in developing new and innovative strategies
using the historic map collection to serve the K-12 population of
teachers and students, and the general public
. In collaboration with staff develops a comprehensive education program
in keeping with the LMC Strategic Plan and BPL Compass Principles
. Administers grants that support educational and outreach programs, and
with development staff assists with grant preparation.
. Develops a comprehensive Teachers Center that provides resources for
teachers
. Oversees and delivers programs to teachers including workshops and
institutes, helping educators improve the teaching of multiple subject
areas using the map collection.
. Develops and implements an ongoing series of public programs to
promote interest and enjoyment of maps, and the resources of the LMC
. Develops and implements measures for broadening audiences
. Develops partnerships with Boston Public Schools and other institutions
. Develops education curricula aligned with state and national standards
to accompany online resources in collaboration with LMC staff and the
Teachers Advisory Committee
. Works collaboratively with LMC and BPL staff to develop programs and
interpretive exhibition materials for the general public, k-12 students
and teachers.
. Develops and oversees a teacher fellowship program
. Oversees evaluation of all educational programs
. Requires attendance at evening and weekend events.
Qualifications
Education:
. Master's degree in Education or Museum Studies or equivalent
. Master's or Ph.D. in American History, Public History, Geography or
other preferred Experience
. Minimum 7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
professional and classroom education with urban populations and
educational programming,
. Demonstrated appreciation of maps and atlases as an educational resource
. Demonstrated success in: professional development, program delivery,
curriculum writing
. Collaborative program development
. Event planning and execution Skills
. Excellent oral and written communications skills
. Strong leadership skills
. High level of creativity, including facility for and willingness to
engage in brainstorming
. Superb analytical skills, as applied to both historical and
geographical content and process
. Understanding of historical methodology and ability to construct
relevant narratives
. Well-developed understanding of challenges faced by public and private
school educators and their students; key issues and considerations in
reaching this audience
. High level of energy, with ability to motivate peers, program
participants, and potential funders
. Strong project management skills, including ability to prioritize in a
complex environment
. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively inside an organization
and build long-term relationships with external constituencies
. Flexibility
. Long-range planning skills coupled with ability to adapt to changing
economic circumstances and audience needs
. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and knowledge of new
technologies
Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Executive
Director. Supervisory Responsibility Manages teacher research fellows,
interns and consultants.
Key Contacts External - Teachers and school administrators; dedicated
education program providers, such as Primary Source; other historical,
cultural and civic organizations providing educational programming.
Key Contacts Internal - Map Center staff, Boston Public Library staff,
Board Education Committee members, Teacher Advisory Committee
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to
assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
****How To Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [log in to unmask]
Apply by: 5/23/2013
Date Posted: 3/28/2013
About this Organization: The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the
Boston Public Library is dedicated to the creative educational use of
its cartographic holdings, which extend from the 15th century to the
present. In pursuit of its mission, the Center collects and preserves
maps and atlases, promotes research in the collection, and makes its
resources available to the public through its website, exhibitions,
publications, lectures, curriculum guides, teacher workshops and other
programs. The Center has a particular interest in developing innovative
uses of maps and geographic materials to engage young people's curiosity
about the world, thereby enhancing their understanding of geography,
history, world cultures, and citizenship.
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+Evan
Evan Thornberry
Cartographic Reference and Preservation Librarian
Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-859-2140
maps.bpl.org
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