Ames Coordinator of Education for Student Engagement and Public Programs

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

7d•$65,447 - $72,994•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ames Coordinator of Education for Student Engagement and Public Programs connects Cornell students and the public with the Johnson Museum of Art through engaging educational and cultural programming. The coordinator develops and implements a balanced calendar of adult programs, including artist talks, lectures, performances, film screenings, poetry readings, hands-on workshops, and artist-led experiences. In collaboration with curators, faculty, student organizations, community partners, Education Department colleagues, and Visitor Services, the coordinator builds connections among the Museum, Cornell’s campus, local audiences, and alumni, and supports programming with scholars, artists, and activists from underrepresented areas and marginalized identities. The coordinator creates opportunities for Cornell students to present cultural and artistic work in the galleries, develops a student performance series and other student-friendly gathering opportunities, and establishes an art and wellness initiative for students and the local community, with potential to develop into an Art Rx program. The role also recruits, trains, and manages three to five Public Engagement student interns annually, who lead tours and support programs. The coordinator helps students become confident Museum representatives and supports the Director of Education with intern training, audience-building strategies, and program promotion. The position reports to the Director of Education and joins a team of eight professionals. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with mutually agreed flexibility in start and end times. Evening and weekend event coverage is required, with schedules adjusted in coordination with the supervisor. Some remote work may be arranged by mutual agreement once team and department needs are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in art history, museum studies, art, or a related field.
At least 2–4 years of experience working closely with college students and student groups and developing programs in a museum context.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Facility with technology and social media.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Submit a cover letter and resume describing interest in the role and the alignment of experience and goals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Prior work experience in an academic art museum.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a balanced calendar of public programs for adult audiences, including talks, lectures, performances, film screenings, readings, workshops, and artist-led experiences.
Collaborate with curators, faculty, student organizations, community partners, Education Department colleagues, and Visitor Services to develop and deliver programs.
Expand programming with scholars, artists, and activists working in underrepresented areas or with marginalized identities.
Create a program series featuring Cornell student performances in the Museum galleries and develop student-friendly opportunities to gather and connect through the arts.
Develop an art and wellness initiative for students and the local community, with potential to grow into an Art Rx program.
Recruit, train, and manage three to five Public Engagement student interns each year.
Guide student interns as they lead gallery and exhibition tours and support public programs for visitors, alumni, campus groups, and community audiences.
Support the Director of Education in strengthening the undergraduate intern training program, developing audience-building strategies, and promoting programs and events.
Provide coverage for evening and weekend events, adjusting work schedules in coordination with the supervisor.