Museum Educator for Academic and Docent Programs in Utica, New York at Munson Williams Proctor Art In

Bring art, learning, and people together at Munson! We’re seeking a creative and collaborative Museum Educator to develop engaging experiences that connect students, educators, families, adults, and docents with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.

The Museum Educator for Academic and Docent Programs is responsible for managing the daily workings of the Museum’s academic and docent programs: developing tours for students that align with school objectives; developing tours and interpretive activities for adult and family audiences; providing continuing education for teachers and docents; recruiting and training new docents; and scheduling tours. This position oversees outreach to colleges and universities and coordinates the internship program. The Museum Educator for Academic and Docent Programs will work collaboratively with the Museum Education team and other division professionals on the development of Museum-based educational opportunities as needed.

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a 35-hour workweek. Evening and weekend work may be required, as needed, for events and scheduled tours.

OUR CULTURE:

Munson is committed to community engagement and belonging. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and welcome the unique perspectives and experiences they bring. If your skills and qualifications align with this opportunity, we invite you to apply to join our team. This position will model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and will value collaboration across the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manage docent program for exhibitions and collection:

Plan and schedule docent meetings, briefings, and educational sessions Provide docents with orientation and interpretive training on exhibitions to engage visitors and tour groups of all ages from pre-K to adultProvide docents with continuing education and prepare educational and reference material on current interactive methodology and knowledge of the permanent collection (e.g. artist/acquisition/provenance)Initiate and supervise docent recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation Maintain pertinent information on the docent web page as a resource for docent scheduling, training, tours, program information, resources for docents, and exhibition-related educational materialsPresent tours as needed when a docent is unavailable, a larger than anticipated number of participants arrives for a tour, or for special tours

Lecturers and guest speakers:

Maintain Museum Education database for docent and tour scheduling and reports:

Manage docent program budget:

Develop and implement Museum programs and tours for school and community groups:

Manage school programs:

Manage school and community outreach programming:

Participate in Institute-wide committees and other duties as assigned

Contribute to the authorship of grants that pertain to educational activities, opportunities, or new initiatives

Internship Program:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS degree or higher in Art History, Museum Studies, Education, Art Education, or related field Three years or more of experience in a museum or a similar cultural organization, including developing and planning educational programs and supervising individuals and projectsKnowledge of current practices in art education, museum work, art history, and theories of education and learning Knowledge of a range of artistic processes, materials, and tools Demonstrated organizational and management skillsExcellent verbal, writing, and public speaking skills for diverse audiences that include students, educators, and community leadersKnowledge of the needs of art teachers and other educators, including K-12 educators and New York State and Common Core Learning Standards Knowledge of Visual Thinking Strategies with diverse groups Experience in using new technologies to deliver educational content Experience with social media, print media, email newsletters, and other digital contentExperience with database entry and reporting Demonstrated ability to coordinate and mentor volunteers and provide immediate feedback to improve performance in order to support the visitor experience NY State Driver’s License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Museum Educator for Academic and Docent Tour Programs does not have direct supervisory responsibilities for hiring, termination, performance appraisals, or performance counseling of full-time employees. This position does oversee interns and volunteer docents.

COMPUTER MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

Advanced personal computer skills that include the ability to send/receive e-mail messages; post information to a database or spreadsheet; and perform advanced word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry. Knowledge/use of computer, printer, photocopier, phone system, fax machine, and scanner Experience with Google suite/Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and various software programs

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES & DEMANDS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting tours, programs, and presentations.Ability to navigate Museum galleries, classrooms, offices, stairs, and other campus areas.Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move as needed for educational activities and program setup.Ability to lift, carry, and move educational materials, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.Ability to work in a variety of settings, including galleries, classrooms, schools, community locations, and outdoor venues.Ability to use computers, audiovisual equipment, and other technology requiring manual dexterity.Ability to communicate effectively and maintain engagement with groups of varying sizes and ages.

Reasonable Accommodation: Munson will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.