Educator, Adult Programs
About The Position
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and community-minded Educator, Adult Programs to create meaningful learning experiences that connect adults with art, culture, and one another. This position plays an important role in developing engaging programs that encourage curiosity, creativity, dialogue, and lifelong learning while advancing the Museum's mission of making art accessible to everyone. Working closely with the Director, Civic Engagement and Community Programs, you'll collaborate with colleagues, artists, educators, and community organizations to develop and deliver inclusive programming that reflects the interests and needs of our diverse audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Visual Art, or a related field.
- Two or more years of progressively responsible experience developing, coordinating, and implementing educational or community programs, preferably within a museum or cultural arts organization.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement best practices.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse community partners.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- A creative thinker who enjoys developing engaging educational experiences.
- An excellent communicator who builds authentic relationships.
- Organized and detail-oriented while managing multiple projects.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Passionate about serving diverse audiences through arts education.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate engaging adult learning programs and public experiences.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, artists, educators, and cultural partners.
- Collaborate across the Museum to support successful planning, promotion, and delivery of programs.
- Coordinate program logistics, contracts, schedules, and assigned budgets.
- Evaluate program success using participant feedback and performance metrics.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in adult learning and community engagement.
- Represent the Museum at community meetings and events, helping strengthen connections between the Museum and the communities we serve.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Onsite wellness center and fitness classes
- Paid parental leave or family leave
- Generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays
- 35-hour work week for most positions (M-F)
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Conference attendance or travel support
- Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums
- Access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System
- Employer retirement contributions
- Life and disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
