Director of Education and Outreach Jobs
Director of Education and Outreach jobs are open across nonprofits, museums, universities, healthcare systems, and government agencies, from manager-level to executive director, with specializations in curriculum development, community engagement, and public programming. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Collaborates with staff, leadership, department and Human Resources to assess and identify the learning or performance management needs of the organization.
- Assesses and prioritizes educational needs based on: 1) Strategic initiatives of the organization. 2) Regulatory bodies. 3) Organizational policies, procedures and practices. 4) Leadership, staff, patient and physician feedback.
- Conducts and documents needs assessments for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects regarding staff and leadership education development.
- Consults with staff, leadership and peers regarding education and performance issues using the consulting diagnostic model and related literature and established best practices.
- Actively participates in committees, teams and/or other work groups as a representative of Learning Resources, and is responsible for reporting pertinent information to appropriate people, including peers.
- Rounds on areas of responsibility. Is visible to learners, and is intentional about developing effective partnerships with staff, leadership and external customers.
- Based on needs assessments, develops an appropriate education plan for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects.
- Creates curriculum that encourages experiential learning, skill development, and learner participation.
- Demonstrates skills in taking learning from concept (often provided by a subject matter expert), to storyboard to final product.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of curriculum objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of various learning modalities, including auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
- Utilizes a wide variety of resources to develop curriculum, including (but not limited to), subject matter experts, teaching aids, and technology.
- Proficient utilization of LMS, and can assist the LMS Administrator when needed.
- Demonstrates effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrates ability to engage learners in the learning process, using appropriate teaching techniques, such as (but not limited to) questioning, pre-evaluation, return demonstration, post-evaluation and teach back.
- Demonstrates effective facilitation skills that ensure participants are heard and have opportunities and are encouraged to question, as well as share opinions and life experiences as appropriate.
- Models effective feedback skills.
- Creates a positive learning environment by establishing rapport with participants.
- Demonstrates knowledge and usage of e-learning tools in delivery of education.
- Is able to facilitate effective training, using a variety of methods and platforms, including e-learning, virtual training, classroom training and blended training.
- Offers a variety of educational opportunities using varied modalities including presentation of in-services, poster presentations, e-learning, demonstration/return demonstration, role playing, skits, and audio-visual (i.e., video’s, webinars).
- Works with vendors, internal and external subject matter experts to plan and coordinate educational programs, ensuring that system policies and procedures are followed.
- Utilizes a variety of resources to develop and conduct program evaluations.
- Using Kirkpatrick's 4 Levels of Evaluation Model, gears learning to 3rd and 4th level outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability to aggregate data to identify future learning gaps and/or needs.
- Conducts post-consultation with stakeholders.
- Recommends and implements improvements based on evaluation results.
- Utilizes Health Stream to provide information on educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to enroll participants in educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to assign and document education.
- Provides system with assistance in running education reports as needed.
- Documents education provided in a timely manner.
- Is an active member of national, state, or regional organization supporting the focus of job requirements.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities.
- Utilizes new information and or research findings in developing and updating the content of programs and teaching techniques.
- Completes projects within designated time frame.
- Works independently to complete project utilizing appropriate resources as available.
- Takes initiative to volunteer for special projects and or complete unassigned projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design or other related field.
- Master's degree in education preferred
- Minimum of two years’ experience in adult education, and or training and development, with experience in Instructional Design, as well as classroom instruction.
- Prefer healthcare related experience.
- None Required.
- Preference given to certification in Instructional Design and Adobe Captivate Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of course development software and authoring tool, instructional design, on-line learning resources/materials, adult learning styles, participative training design, interactive learning methods, group process facilitation, organization communications processes, presentation skills and project management.
- Skilled in the use of Adobe Captivate, or similar authoring tool, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and WebEx.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required. Skill in the development of e-learning needed. Experience with Health Stream Learning Center a plus.
Compensation/Benefits
- $28.95-$47.28/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
- Collaborates with staff, leadership, department and Human Resources to assess and identify the learning or performance management needs of the organization.
- Assesses and prioritizes educational needs based on: 1) Strategic initiatives of the organization. 2) Regulatory bodies. 3) Organizational policies, procedures and practices. 4) Leadership, staff, patient and physician feedback.
- Conducts and documents needs assessments for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects regarding staff and leadership education development.
- Consults with staff, leadership and peers regarding education and performance issues using the consulting diagnostic model and related literature and established best practices.
- Actively participates in committees, teams and/or other work groups as a representative of Learning Resources, and is responsible for reporting pertinent information to appropriate people, including peers.
- Rounds on areas of responsibility. Is visible to learners, and is intentional about developing effective partnerships with staff, leadership and external customers.
- Based on needs assessments, develops an appropriate education plan for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects.
- Creates curriculum that encourages experiential learning, skill development, and learner participation.
- Demonstrates skills in taking learning from concept (often provided by a subject matter expert), to storyboard to final product.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of curriculum objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of various learning modalities, including auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
- Utilizes a wide variety of resources to develop curriculum, including (but not limited to), subject matter experts, teaching aids, and technology.
- Proficient utilization of LMS, and can assist the LMS Administrator when needed.
- Demonstrates effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrates ability to engage learners in the learning process, using appropriate teaching techniques, such as (but not limited to) questioning, pre-evaluation, return demonstration, post-evaluation and teach back.
- Demonstrates effective facilitation skills that ensure participants are heard and have opportunities and are encouraged to question, as well as share opinions and life experiences as appropriate.
- Models effective feedback skills.
- Creates a positive learning environment by establishing rapport with participants.
- Demonstrates knowledge and usage of e-learning tools in delivery of education.
- Is able to facilitate effective training, using a variety of methods and platforms, including e-learning, virtual training, classroom training and blended training.
- Offers a variety of educational opportunities using varied modalities including presentation of in-services, poster presentations, e-learning, demonstration/return demonstration, role playing, skits, and audio-visual (i.e., video’s, webinars).
- Works with vendors, internal and external subject matter experts to plan and coordinate educational programs, ensuring that system policies and procedures are followed.
- Utilizes a variety of resources to develop and conduct program evaluations.
- Using Kirkpatrick's 4 Levels of Evaluation Model, gears learning to 3rd and 4th level outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability to aggregate data to identify future learning gaps and/or needs.
- Conducts post-consultation with stakeholders.
- Recommends and implements improvements based on evaluation results.
- Utilizes Health Stream to provide information on educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to enroll participants in educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to assign and document education.
- Provides system with assistance in running education reports as needed.
- Documents education provided in a timely manner.
- Is an active member of national, state, or regional organization supporting the focus of job requirements.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities.
- Utilizes new information and or research findings in developing and updating the content of programs and teaching techniques.
- Completes projects within designated time frame.
- Works independently to complete project utilizing appropriate resources as available.
- Takes initiative to volunteer for special projects and or complete unassigned projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design or other related field.
- Master's degree in education preferred
- Minimum of two years’ experience in adult education, and or training and development, with experience in Instructional Design, as well as classroom instruction.
- Prefer healthcare related experience.
- None Required.
- Preference given to certification in Instructional Design and Adobe Captivate Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of course development software and authoring tool, instructional design, on-line learning resources/materials, adult learning styles, participative training design, interactive learning methods, group process facilitation, organization communications processes, presentation skills and project management.
- Skilled in the use of Adobe Captivate, or similar authoring tool, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and WebEx.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required. Skill in the development of e-learning needed. Experience with Health Stream Learning Center a plus.
Compensation/Benefits
- $28.95-$47.28/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of education and outreach jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, public health, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering public or community education programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
- Experience managing staff, volunteers, or cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, or learning management systems
- Grant writing or fundraising experience supporting education or outreach initiatives
Tips for Your Director of Education and Outreach Job Search
Tailor your resume to program impact
Hiring committees for this role want to see outcomes, not duties. Reframe your experience around measurable program reach, audience growth, or community adoption rates rather than listing responsibilities. Generic education management language won't differentiate you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of education and outreach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-sector partnership experience
Many employers post this role because they need someone who can build coalitions with schools, government agencies, or community groups. Lead with specific partnerships you've managed, not just the internal programs you've run.
Align your cover letter to the mission
Organizations hiring for this role, especially nonprofits and public institutions, screen cover letters closely for mission alignment. Name the specific audience the organization serves and explain why that work matters to you in concrete terms.
Prepare a portfolio of outreach campaigns
Interviewers frequently ask candidates to walk through a campaign or initiative from design to evaluation. Bring two or three examples with different audiences and formats, since panel members often come from both programmatic and development backgrounds.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Job titles for this role vary widely in budget authority, staff size, and decision-making power. Before accepting any offer, clarify whether you'll manage staff, control program budgets, and have authority to pursue external funding or partnerships independently.
Director of Education and Outreach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of education and outreachs?
RSI, Parkinson's Foundation, and Easterseals PORT Health are hiring the most director of education and outreachs right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Colorado, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, public health agencies, and cultural institutions account for the largest share of active postings.
How many director of education and outreach jobs are remote?
About 56% of director of education and outreach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Roles focused on digital curriculum development, e-learning, or national outreach campaigns tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring in-person community engagement or site-based program delivery are mostly on-site.
How do you become a director of education and outreach?
Most people reach this role by building a foundation in direct program delivery, then moving into coordination or management positions that add budget and staff oversight. Focus on gaining experience across both the education design side and the external-facing outreach side, since employers want candidates who can do both. Developing grant writing skills and demonstrating measurable community impact accelerates the path considerably.
Can you get a director of education and outreach job with limited experience?
Some organizations hire candidates with limited formal experience if they bring strong transferable skills, such as teaching, community organizing, or communications work in a relevant sector. Targeting smaller nonprofits, regional advocacy groups, or entry-level director roles at institutions with structured mentorship programs improves your odds. A portfolio showing program design work or outreach campaigns you led independently matters as much as job title history.
What does the director of education and outreach interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with program leadership and sometimes development or communications staff. Candidates are frequently asked to present a work sample, such as a program plan or outreach strategy, as a second-round step. Final-round interviews often involve a conversation with an executive director, board member, or department head focused on strategic vision and stakeholder management.
Where can I find and apply to director of education and outreach jobs?
You can find and apply to director of education and outreach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background and sector focus, then apply directly to each listing. Migrate Mate pulls together postings from nonprofits, universities, healthcare systems, government agencies, and cultural institutions in one place.
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