Senior Director, Educator Experiences

National Geographic Society

Senior Director leading high-impact educator experiences for National Geographic Society. Focusing on educator engagement, program design, and strategic initiatives for sustainable education.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,750 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing high-impact educator programs, utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance learning experiences while ensuring quality and brand integrity. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and foster partnerships within educational environments.

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K-12 Education ExperienceEducational Program DesignLeadership and ManagementStrategic PlanningDigital Learning Platforms

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Hard Skills

Program DesignProject ManagementData AnalysisBudget ManagementInstructional DesignAdult EducationLearning SciencePedagogical ApproachesQuality Standards DevelopmentPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam LeadershipCreative Problem SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Educational TechnologyDigital Learning PlatformsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePh.D. Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Educator EngagementProfessional DevelopmentK-12 EducationHigher EducationLearning Experiences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the creation, refinement, and strategic management of high-impact immersive experiences that engage educators in our mission and lead then to cultivate an Explorer Mindset in themselves and their learners
Focuses on programs designed specifically for educators, including professional learning, leadership capacity building, and resource creation
Develops multi-year plans, goals, metrics and budgets to support educator initiatives and is accountable for performance and results
Develops strong working relationships with other National Geographic Society divisions, National Geographic partners and collaborators, and representatives of outside funders/entities to maximize program impact and reach
Oversees the development and implementation of the Educator Experience strategy
Provides oversight over innovative, large-scale educator initiatives to meet and achieve outputs, outcomes, and impacts within stated timeframes and budgets
Utilizes data and research findings to continuously improve existing programs and inform the design of new ones
Establishes rigorous quality standards and procedures for all program and content delivery methods to ensure fairness and maintain brand integrity
Manages a high-functioning team tasked with executing high-impact programs and projects
Supports efforts to raise revenue through philanthropy, grants, and other revenue-generating activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required and Ph.D. degree preferred
Content knowledge in Social Studies, History, Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or English Language Arts desired
10+ related experience in any of the following: K-12 education, professional development, educational program design and implementation, adult education, learning science, instructional design, educator engagement
3+ years of management experience
Deep knowledge and/or experience working with K-12 educators, adult learners, designing and implementing educator-facing learning experiences, engaging educator leaders, and co-designing with educators
Deep understanding of current K-12 and/or Higher Education pedagogical approaches and evidence-based practices
Experience and excellence in leadership and management in complex, matrixed organizations
Highly developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and groups at all levels
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality programs on time and within budget
Ability to work on multiple projects, under deadlines, with changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment
A creative, solutions-oriented approach to building mutually beneficial partnerships
5+ years of experience in education or management by objective program design
Ability to plan strategically and creatively, set and articulate goals, and report on performance
Experience working with digital learning platforms and educational technology (EdTech)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
engaging and comprehensive wellness program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year)
10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31
paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits
learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
pet adoption assistance and insurance
pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks