Senior Director Of School & District Business Development

Inspire change. Empower students. Lead the future of learning.

Are you a mission-driven professional ready to make a broader impact? Do you believe in the power of hands-on, creative learning to transform teaching and learning? KID Museumthe nation's leading educational makerspaceis seeking a passionate Senior Director of School & District Business Development to help us expand access to transformative learning experiences for students and teachers.

Your Opportunity for Impact

As Senior Director, you'll be at the forefront of building partnerships that bring KID Museum's unique programs to more schools and districts. Whether your experience comes from education, business development, or a blend of both, your skills in cultivating relationships, developing proposals, and driving growth will help us reach new communities and inspire the next generation.

What You'll Do

• Forge and nurture relationships with school and district leaders, becoming a trusted partner in their educational journey.
• Lead outreach efforts to introduce KID Museum's hands-on programs and professional learning to new communities. Cultivate and manage partnerships, leveraging your experience in sales, business development, or education to drive sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design proposals and partnership models that align with district goals and priorities. Guide the process from first conversation to signed agreement, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all partners.
• Stay informed about trends in education, funding opportunities, and policy changes to help shape our strategy.
• Represent KID Museum at conferences, events, and meetings, sharing our mission and expanding our network.

Who You Are

• You have experience in education (teaching, school leadership, curriculum development, or similar roles) OR you bring a strong background in business development, sales, partnership cultivation, or related fields.
• You're a relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with others and working toward shared goals.
• You have a proven track record in partnership development, sales, or proposal writingskills that are highly valued and transferable to this role.
• You're organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
• You communicate clearly and persuasively, both in writing and in person.
• You're excited to learn new skills and approaches, and you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You're passionate about equity in education and eager to help all students access creative, hands-on learning.

Why Join KID Museum?

• Make a real difference by expanding access to innovative learning for thousands of students and educators. Leverage your experiencewhether from education, business development, or bothin a new, impactful way.
• Receive training, mentorship, and support as you grow into this role.
• Join a dynamic, supportive team united by a shared mission to empower youth and transform education.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking for a meaningful career change and want to help shape the future of learning, we want to hear from you! Apply today and bring your passion, experience, and ideas to KID Museum.

About KID Museum

KID Museum is the nation's leading educational makerspace for youth. Our mission is to revolutionize how kids learn through the maker experience. Through hands-on programming and deep learning experiences, we empower youth with the creative problem-solving and STEM skills to invent the future. With a focus on engaging populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM, our programs aim to build economic opportunity and diversify the future talent pipeline.

Our vision is to become the standard of excellence for inclusive, impactful maker learning nationally, and a model for how to expand access to maker learning at scale. Our headquarters in the Washington, DC region serves as our innovation hub. In partnership with local school systems, government and philanthropic leaders, we design and deliver K-12 programs that produce results at scale in a large and diverse metropolitan region. We leverage insights from this learning lab to create resources, training, and technical support to expand high-impact maker learning nationally. For more information, please visit www.kid-museum.org.