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Genesee Country Museum

Director of Development

Mumford, NY · Hybrid

$65K - $68K/yr

Museum, located in Mumford, NY 25 miles outside of Rochester, is the largest living history museum ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. * Minimum of ...

University of Rochester

Breast Radiologist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$474K - $514K/yr

Recognized as a world leader in radiological imaging, education, and research, the Department of ... These include the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Strong Museum of Play ...

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How much do museum educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum educator in Rochester, NY is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Museum Educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Educator, you need a background in education, art history, or museum studies, combined with strong presentation and curriculum development skills. Familiarity with digital learning tools, collections management systems, and educational programming software is often required. Outstanding communication, creativity, and adaptability help engage diverse audiences and foster inclusive learning environments. These skills are critical for delivering meaningful educational experiences and promoting lifelong learning within the museum setting.

How does a Museum Educator collaborate with curators and other staff to develop educational programs?

Museum Educators work closely with curators, exhibit designers, and public programming teams to ensure that educational programs align with current exhibits and the museum’s mission. This collaboration often involves attending planning meetings, contributing educational insights to exhibit interpretation, and co-developing resources like guided tours or interactive workshops. By working cross-functionally, Museum Educators help create engaging learning experiences for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, while ensuring factual accuracy and accessibility. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this collaborative environment.

What are museum educators?

Museum educators are professionals who design and implement educational programs and experiences within museums. They work to engage visitors of all ages, helping them understand and connect with the museum’s exhibits and collections. These educators often lead tours, workshops, and interactive activities, tailoring their approach to different learning styles and audiences. Their goal is to make museum content accessible, informative, and enjoyable, fostering a deeper appreciation for art, history, science, or culture.

What Does a Museum Educator Do?

As a museum educator, you design art education programs, teach visitors or other scholars about a museum’s collection or a specific exhibit at the institution, and organize talks and lectures related to your museum and your field. Museum educators work for art museums, natural history museums, design museums, children’s museums, smaller galleries, and at universities and colleges. Your responsibilities differ depending on the type of institution for which you work, but generally, your duties include designing curricula, drafting essays or descriptions for exhibits, participating in creating department budgets, and performing other administrative tasks.

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Director of Education

Genesee Country Museum

Mumford, NY

$25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

About Us:
Genesee Country Village amp; Museum is the largest living history museum in New York and the third largest in the country. The Museum opened in 1976 and includes 68 buildings in Historic Village, the Genesee Country Nature Center with 5 miles of trails, and the John L. Wehle Gallery collection of wildlife and sporting art and 19th-century clothing.
Position Overview:
The Director of Education is responsible for the programmatic and budgetary success of high-quality, culturally competent, mission-centered on- and off-site education programs for PreK – 12th grade students and their teachers, homeschool families, libraries, and community and senior centers.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Program Development amp; Delivery: 30%
  • Lead and coordinate the development, annual calendar, registration, and scheduling, and delivery of programs on-site at the Museum (including school field trips and homeschool programs) and off-site at schools or other locations in the community for 12,000 – 16,000 individuals.
  • Ensure on- and off-site programs are in alignment with:
    • Museum standards and best practices, promoting the breadth of GCV amp;M's collection, environment, and expertise.
    • Community engagement and representation goals and strategies (i.e., Seeking Freedom initiative)
    • New York State curriculum objectives
  • Coordinate with outside partners from variety of cultural, racial, socio-economic, and other backgrounds and identities to ensure programs are relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.
  • Maintain schedule of internal and external program evaluation and apply learning.
  • Support the planning and execution of National History Day, including maintaining relationships with national and regional offices and school liaisons.
Administration amp; Budget Management (30%)
  • Develop and manage $300,000 education budget; ensure expenses are managed, revenue goals are met, and grant funds are successfully and accurately distributed.
  • Lead education outreach, lead and recruit for Teacher Advisory Board, establish new education relationships, plan and execute teacher workshops, and attend and represent the Museum at educator networking events.
  • Collaborate with Marketing team and support marketing efforts to ensure program messaging is appropriate for unique educator audience.
Staff Management (30%)
  • Directly supervise education team; schedule regular check-ins to ensure goals are established and met and staff needs are addressed
  • Effectively schedule staff to support the goals and work of the department.
  • Regularly use and model variety of teaching strategies to support the success of learners of varying abilities and learning styles; coach staff in effective teaching styles and strategies.
  • Train and evaluate staff to effectively deliver programs, including guiding staff who are not direct reports; regularly provide formal and informal feedback.
Museum Support (10%)
  • Contribute content for Museum development efforts, collaborate as needed to help establish development goals and cultivate new opportunities.
  • Other duties as needed – GCV amp;M’s culture occasionally asks staff to assist cross-departmentally for the benefit of guest experience and shared workload. Examples include supervising camp lunches, helping to prepare spaces between programs or events, and providing staffing support for large scale special events.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of varying cultural backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets and multiple priorities and work plans with varying timetables, including helping to integrate differing, sometimes competing ideas and activities.
  • 5+ years' experience in museum education, PK-12 education, or related field and 2+ years' experience supervising staff and evaluating performance.
  • Working knowledge of New York state history and specific knowledge of nineteenth-century U.S. social and cultural history.
  • Undergraduate- or graduate-level degree in museum studies, museum education, PK-12 education, and/or non-profit administration/operations.
  • Competence with Microsoft Office Suite and project management or database software.
  • Valid driver’s license with no restrictions; reliable personal transportation
Working Conditions:
  • Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.
  • Be able to walk up to 1-3 miles per shift in inclement weather and on uneven terrain.
  • Perform physical work such as kneeling, reaching, bending, crouching, pulling and pushing, lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should visit www.gcv.org/employment/ to apply and include both a cover letter and resume.
Hours/Schedule: Full-time, year-round, non-exempt position. Monday- Friday Schedule with occasional weekends or evenings
Pay Range: $25 – 27/hour
Benefits: GCV amp;M is proud to support the health and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, NYS Disability, Supplemental Disability, Vacation, Personal time, Floating Holidays, accrued NYS Sick Leave, and an employee assistance program. Every employee is provided with a yearly family level membership to GCV amp;M.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Genesee Country Village amp; Museum is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, applicants, and interns for employment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Commitment to Representation: Museums have a vital role to play as community anchors—spaces where history, culture, and identity are preserved, celebrated, and made accessible to all. To truly fulfill this mission, museums must build intentional, ongoing relationships with the communities they serve—especially those historically underrepresented.
Genesee Country Village amp; Museum is actively committed to expanding our interpretation and exhibits to include voices and perspectives frequently underrepresented in museum collections, the telling of history, and outdoor spaces. Guided by our mission, values, and inclusive culture of curiosity, we strive to ensure that all visitors, volunteers, and employees feel safe, welcomed, and celebrated throughout their museum experiences.

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