What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Learning and Engagement position at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Director of Learning and Engagement provides strategic leadership for all educational, interpretive, and community engagement initiatives at the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA). Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director develops, implements, manages, and evaluates onsite, outreach, and virtual programs that serve diverse audiences and support MONA's mission, vision, and strategic goals. The position collaborates across departments to ensure exhibitions, tours, public programs, and educational initiatives provide meaningful and accessible experiences for learners of all ages.
The Director oversees interpretive planning, community partnerships, public programming, and hands-on educational initiatives while supervising departmental staff and volunteers, managing departmental budgets, and contributing to fundraising and grant efforts. The Director represents MONA within the community and fosters collaborative relationships with schools, universities, cultural organizations, and other community partners throughout Nebraska.
Additional Info
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Museum Education, Art Education, Art History, Education, or a related field
Minimum three to five years of experience in art education, education, or cultural programming with an art museum, museum, cultural institution, or related industry
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, educators, artists, and community members
Experience coordinating educational programs, tours, or outreach initiatives
Experience developing community outreach partnerships and educational programming in an art museum
Professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and ability to foster and work well in a team environment
High level of integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Ability to work a flexible schedule; willingness to travel periodically, and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Museum Science, Art, Education, or a related field
Five years of experience working in a museum, gallery, or nonprofit arts environment
Strong writing and curriculum development experience
Excellent project management skills
An ideal candidate is a collaborative and visionary museum education leader with demonstrated experience developing innovative educational programs, building community partnerships, and creating meaningful, accessible learning experiences that connect diverse audiences with art. They will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives while serving as an effective ambassador for the Museum of Nebraska Art and its mission throughout the university and broader community.
About Us:
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) celebrates the history of Nebraska's visual art for diverse audiences. MONA collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets the work of artists who were born, lived, trained, or worked in Nebraska or who created artworks that reflect the culture of Nebraska.
As the home of Nebraska's official state art collection, the Museum of Nebraska Art endeavors to be the cultural center for Nebraska art and artists by providing quality exhibitions and programs, by expanding its collection, and by preserving its historic building. MONA looks to the future for the growth of its operations and facilities,
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Campus Name: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)
Org Unit: Museum of Nebraska Art
Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847
Application Review Date: 7/1/26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Faculty Appointment:
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Special Instructions to Applicant:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Posting Start Date: 6/17/26
Job Summary:
The Director of Learning and Engagement provides strategic leadership for all educational, interpretive, and community engagement initiatives at the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA). Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director develops, implements, manages, and evaluates onsite, outreach, and virtual programs that serve diverse audiences and support MONA's mission, vision, and strategic goals. The position collaborates across departments to ensure exhibitions, tours, public programs, and educational initiatives provide meaningful and accessible experiences for learners of all ages.
The Director oversees interpretive planning, community partnerships, public programming, and hands-on educational initiatives while supervising departmental staff and volunteers, managing departmental budgets, and contributing to fundraising and grant efforts. The Director represents MONA within the community and fosters collaborative relationships with schools, universities, cultural organizations, and other community partners throughout Nebraska.
Additional Info
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Museum Education, Art Education, Art History, Education, or a related field
Minimum three to five years of experience in art education, education, or cultural programming with an art museum, museum, cultural institution, or related industry
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, educators, artists, and community members
Experience coordinating educational programs, tours, or outreach initiatives
Experience developing community outreach partnerships and educational programming in an art museum
Professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and ability to foster and work well in a team environment
High level of integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Ability to work a flexible schedule; willingness to travel periodically, and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Museum Science, Art, Education, or a related field
Five years of experience working in a museum, gallery, or nonprofit arts environment
Strong writing and curriculum development experience
Excellent project management skills
An ideal candidate is a collaborative and visionary museum education leader with demonstrated experience developing innovative educational programs, building community partnerships, and creating meaningful, accessible learning experiences that connect diverse audiences with art. They will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives while serving as an effective ambassador for the Museum of Nebraska Art and its mission throughout the university and broader community.
About Us:
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) celebrates the history of Nebraska's visual art for diverse audiences. MONA collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets the work of artists who were born, lived, trained, or worked in Nebraska or who created artworks that reflect the culture of Nebraska.
As the home of Nebraska's official state art collection, the Museum of Nebraska Art endeavors to be the cultural center for Nebraska art and artists by providing quality exhibitions and programs, by expanding its collection, and by preserving its historic building. MONA looks to the future for the growth of its operations and facilities,
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Campus Name: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)
Org Unit: Museum of Nebraska Art
Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847
Application Review Date: 7/1/26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Faculty Appointment:
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Special Instructions to Applicant:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Posting Start Date: 6/17/26
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000