College Art Ambassador

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College Art Ambassadors report to the Director of Community Access Programs. They work with museum staff, teaching artists, and the Learning and Community Engagement audiences, including visitors from the Community Access Program. College Art Ambassadors meet bi-weekly to discuss various topics related to art and community. They also assist in leading museum tours, art activities in the community, Art After Dark: College Night, and help publish the Palm Zine: College Students’ Perspective on Art + Community.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college or university.
Demonstrated interest in art education, museums, or community-based programs.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Reliable, organized, and collaborative.
Bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate with co-workers and participants.
Show initiative, reliability, and a commitment to learning and growing in a museum environment.
Be open to feedback and actively engage in group discussions, workshops, and public events.
Be flexible and adaptable in dynamic, creative work settings.
Be willing to learn new software and creative tools (InDesign, Lightroom, digital cameras).
Commute to the museum and offsite program locations.
Have access to a laptop for assignments and meetings.
Work as a team to support the other College Art Ambassadors and LCE Team.
Be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a background check.
All College Art Ambassadors must have reliable transportation to and from the museum and offsite locations.

Nice To Haves

Having prior experience in arts, education, or public engagement is a plus but not required.
Be bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Haitian Creole (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Assist with leading tours and art activities for the Community Access Program (CAP) groups at the museum and off-site in community settings.
Represent the museum’s program offerings at internal and community-facing events as needed.
Complete bi-weekly assignments, including readings, written reflections, object research, art-making demonstrations, and oral presentations.
Prepare classroom materials for all programs.
Set up and clean up classrooms and workshop spaces before and after art activities.
Aid in maintaining art supply inventory.
Assist with creating and scheduling content for social media, highlighting College Art Ambassadors’ work.
Participate in workshops led by teaching artists on the design and development of the Palm Zine, including the use of digital cameras, InDesign, and Lightroom software.
Collaborate with Art After Dark coordinator to plan and lead activities and promote College Night at the Norton during Art After Dark.
Assist in data collection and dissemination of program surveys.
Support all other Learning and Community Engagement Department programs as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Worksite plans & Additional Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, employer paid
Short-term Disability Insurance, employer paid
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
401(k) retirement plan and 2% employer match
Considerable paid time off, plus 4 additional discretionary days, and 9 recognized holidays
Flex Work options; hybrid & flexible schedule after an employee’s 90-day probationary period.
20% discount for staff in the Museum store
10% discount at The Restaurant
Membership to the ROAM Museum network