Community Arts Initiative Liaison

Museum of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Museum’s Community Arts Initiative (CAI) is an ongoing collaboration with 12 long-term partner organizations serving youth and families in traditionally under-resourced communities. The CAI introduces youth to the Museum’s collections and the art-making process, while also helping them understand how art can be an important part of their lives. Under the direction of the Manager of Community Arts, 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. We are currently seeking a Liaison for the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. The ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin is required.

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 diverse communities.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Ability to speak and write in Mandarin and/or Cantonese required.
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.
Work may require lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to inclement weather, occasionally.

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.
Meeting with their clubs weekly or bi-weekly.
Inputting hours into the Museum’s electronic payroll system.
Occasionally teaching in other Audience Experience and Engagement (AEE) programs, activities and events for youth and families at the Museum.
Perform other related duties as required or directed.