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Director of Education & Engagement

Nashville Public Television (NPT), Nashville’s PBS station is seeking to hire a Director of Education & Engagement. This position is responsible for developing and executing NPT’s educational and community engagement initiatives. Serving as a thoughtful partner, ensuring the overall management, coordination and evaluation of the educational and community-based projects, this position will also pursue and implement funding for program-based projects. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Education & Engagement will supervise and support staff, freelance workers, internships, and volunteers necessary to execute the mission of Nashville Public Television. Our ideal team player is a dynamic leader not only in compliance but one that holds experience in building a positive and respectful culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise and implement NPT’s educational initiatives, including teacher professional development, and training for other groups such as parents, childcare professionals, volunteers.
• Supervise and implement NPT’s educational community engagement initiatives, generally dealing with informal adult and children’s educational programming and related community involvement.
• Research, assess need for, develop and maintain PBS LearningMedia training programs for teachers and community.
• Work with Tennessee Department of Education and TN PBS stations on statewide projects.
• Work with Metro Schools and area school districts to implement trainings and develop a train-the trainer model
• of services.
• Secure funding through grants to support education and engagement initiatives.
• Create and manage departmental budgets and monitor regularly.
• Review, recommend and manage educational content and other ancillary educational materials to support NPT’s
• local content, thus working in collaboration with other NPT teams for best outcomes.
• Develop and manage curriculum for NPT locally produced and acquired content for inclusion on PBS
• LearningMedia.
• Supervise and conduct annual and probationary performance evaluations of direct subordinates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in related field preferred. Minimum five years’ experience in educational or classroom settings. Developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs experience desirable. Supervisory experience highly desirable. Media production experience a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods as needed. May require walking on uneven surfaces for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required, up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Occasional travel is necessary. Workspace varies from inside, to working outside for extended periods during the day. This position requires on site or in community presence daily.

In addition to comprehensive and ongoing training, NPT offers benefits, including health insurance, and dental and vision insurance.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Attn: HR, Nashville Public Television (NPT), 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, or email to employment@wnpt.org. Position will be open until filled.

NPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website for more information at https://www.wnpt.org/.