Community Arts Initiative Liaison

Museum Of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of the Community Arts Initiative (CAI), the CAI Liaison serves as the primary educator and contact for one of twelve CAI partner organizations. Duties center on community building and art programming for the CAI partner, both at the Museum and primarily off-site. The Community Arts Liaison is a part-time role that meets regularly with the Art Director of their CAI partner site to create and facilitate art programming for youth ages 6-14 years old. Programming connects to the Museum’s collections and primarily occurs during after-school hours on weekdays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in museum education, art education, studio art, social work, urban studies, or related field.
1-3 years of demonstrated experience with planning and leading art programs for children and families in culturally diverse communities.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility, patience, independence, and self-motivation.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings
Must input hours into the Museum’s electronic payroll system to reflect all hours worked for approval by Manager.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and write in Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, and/or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing art programming and activities for youth at the CAI partner site.
Driving the MFA 15 passenger van to transport youth to the Museum for a minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 field trips per fiscal year.
Connecting youth families to special programs, events, and opportunities at the Museum.
Supporting the Lead Artist of the Artist Project to facilitate 4 art-making sessions that culminate in a collaborative installation each May with all 12 CAI partner sites.
Administrative tasks such as sharing lesson plans, tracking program attendance, collecting participant demographic information and release forms, and sharing photos and highlights from visits.
Attending a monthly, in-person, evening CAI Liaison team meeting.
May occasionally teach in other Learning and Community Engagement (LCE) programs, activities and events for youth and families at the Museum.
Perform other related duties as required or directed.