Job Description

Manager of Education and Public Programs

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is seeking a dynamic and visionary Manager of Education and Public Programs to lead our Art Education initiatives and public engagement activities. In this key leadership role, you will design and deliver innovative, inclusive, and bilingual programs that connect people to art, inspire creativity, and foster life-long learning in an art museum setting.

About the Role

You will oversee six main program areas:

Education Program - Curriculum-based tours, activities, and resources for public, private, and home-school audiences.

Volunteer Guide Program - Training and engagement of volunteer guides who interpret exhibitions and collections.

Exhibition-Related Programming - Artist talks, curator tours, workshops, and other exhibition-specific activities.

Family Programming - Open Studio, Art for Tots, family workshops, and multi-generational activities.

Engagement Events - Art After Hours, art parties, and thematic fundraisers.

Strategic Initiatives - Engagement with community partners and funders.

You will also:

Build strong partnerships with schools, Indigenous communities, cultural groups, and post-secondary institutions.

Develop programs in response to grant and sponsorship opportunities, demonstrating flexibility and innovation.

Work with Institutional Advancement to optimize pricing and capitalize on revenue-generating opportunities.

Leverage partnerships to manage resources sustainably and reduce costs through shared initiatives.

Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and offered in both official languages.

About You:

You are a collaborative leader with a passion for art education and community engagement. You thrive on designing meaningful visitor experiences, forging partnerships, and building programs from the ground up.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies, Education, or related field (Master's an asset).

4+ years' experience in art museum education or public programming, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

Strong program development, budget management, and team leadership skills.

Proficiency in English; bilingualism (English/French) strongly preferred.

Knowledge of current best practices in museum education, accessibility, and community engagement.

Equivalent combinations of relevant skills, education, and experience will be considered. Candidates with diverse experiences and a commitment to art education are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the officially designated provincial art gallery of New Brunswick, is a vibrant cultural hub with a rich collection and a commitment to bringing art and community together. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on arts education and public engagement across the province.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to hr@beaverbrookartgallery.org by September 21, 2025, 4:30 PM (AST) with "Manager of Education and Public Programs" in the subject line.

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Offre d'emploi : Responsable des programmes educatifs et publics

Le Musee des beaux-arts Beaverbrook recherche un responsable des programmes educatifs et publics dynamique et visionnaire pour diriger ses initiatives en matiere d'education artistique et ses activites d'engagement du public. Dans ce role cle de leadership, vous concevrez et mettrez en oeuvre des programmes innovants, inclusifs et bilingues qui rapprochent les gens de l'art, inspirent la creativite et favorisent l'apprentissage tout au long de la vie dans le cadre d'un musee d'art.

A propos du poste

Vous superviserez six grands domaines de programmes :

Programme educatif - Visites guidees, activites et ressources basees sur le programme scolaire pour les publics des ecoles publiques, privees et a domicile. Programme de guides benevoles - Formation et engagement de guides benevoles qui interpretent les expositions et les collections. Programmation liee aux expositions - Conferences d'artistes, visites guidees par des conservateurs, ateliers et autres activites specifiques aux expositions. Programmation familiale - Open Studio, Art for Tots, ateliers familiaux et activites multigenerationnelles. Evenements participatifs - Art After Hours, soirees artistiques et collectes de fonds thematiques. Initiatives strategiquesEngagement aupres des partenaires

Vous serez egalement charge(e) de :

Etablir des partenariats solides avec les ecoles, les communautes autochtones, les groupes culturels et les etablissements d'enseignement superieur. Developper des programmes en reponse aux possibilites de subventions et de parrainage, en faisant preuve de flexibilite et d'innovation. Travailler avec le service de promotion institutionnelle afin d'optimiser les prix et de tirer parti des possibilites de generer des revenus. Tirer parti des partenariats pour gerer les ressources de maniere durable et reduire les couts grace a des initiatives communes. Veiller a ce que les programmes soient inclusifs, accessibles et proposes dans les deux langues officielles.

A propos de vous

Vous etes un leader collaboratif passionne par l'education artistique et l'engagement communautaire. Vous aimez concevoir des experiences significatives pour les visiteurs, forger des partenariats et creer des programmes a partir de zero.

Education et competences requises :

Baccalaureat en education artistique, histoire de l'art, museologie, education ou dans un domaine connexe (maitrise un atout). Plus de 4 ans d'experience dans l'education museale ou la programmation publique, dont au moins 1 an dans un role de leadership. Solides competences en matiere de developpement de programmes, de gestion budgetaire et de leadership d'equipe. Maitrise de l'anglais ; le bilinguisme (anglais/francais) est fortement prefere. Connaissance des meilleures pratiques actuelles en matiere d'education museale, d'accessibilite et d'engagement communautaire. Les combinaisons equivalentes de competences, de formation et d'experience pertinentes seront prises en consideration. Les candidats ayant des experiences variees et un engagement envers l'education artistique sont encourages a postuler.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Le Musee des beaux-arts Beaverbrook, officiellement designe galerie d'art provinciale du Nouveau-Brunswick, est un centre culturel dynamique qui possede une riche collection et s'engage a rapprocher l'art et la communaute. C'est l'occasion pour vous d'avoir un impact durable sur l'education artistique et l'engagement du public dans toute la province.

Pour postuler :

Veuillez envoyer votre lettre de motivation et votre CV a

hr@beaverbrookartgallery.org

by September 21, 2025, 4:30 PM (AST) with "Manager of Education and Public Programs".

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $62,500.00-$72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person