Museum Educator – BYU Museum of Art

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•$59,000 - $75,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Educator Family Programs and Student Coordinator position will provide leadership in the development, administration, and promotion of programs and services for the effective enhancement of the Museum learning experience for all museum audiences. The position will work in close cooperation with curators and other museum departments to write curriculum resources and interpretive material for exhibitions and collections. The position will also initiate and execute programs relating to family audiences and children. This position will also aid in recruiting, training, and supervising student employees and interns as well as museum docents and volunteers. Additionally, this person will be called upon to carry out special development projects for the Director.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (art history, art education, education, and/or related field), with at least 2 years’ experience in an art museum setting or in an art education setting
Experience in the application of museum educational learning theory, curriculum development, and current museum pedagogy for adult audience, university audiences, and family audiences.
Experience in researching, developing, and writing educational materials
Knowledge of and understanding of museum education principles and practices
Experience in relating on a peer level with schoolteachers, administrators, museum professionals, and university faculty
Knowledge of museum resources and ability to relate materials to family audiences
Knowledge and application of technology and online resources in the area of public and museum education
Research, analysis, conceptual thinking, innovation
Knowledge of and ability to communicate persuasively with campus faculty and community
Ability to supervise and effectively mentor student employees and interns
Ability to provide program leadership including vision and strategy
Commitment to public service in a museum context

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in relevant discipline (art history, art education, education, and/or related field) with 3 or more years’ experience in an art museum setting or in an art education setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as Primary Educator on Select Exhibitions: Function as the primary educator on 2–3 exhibitions per year. Attend regular exhibition planning meetings with museum staff. Develop educational and interactive materials that support exhibitions. Create educational content and resources in a timely manner. Plan exhibition-related programming, such as guest lectures, panel discussions, and films. Train student educators and docents to support exhibition tours and programming.
Design and Implement Programs for Family and Community Audiences: Design and implement engaging educational experiences for families and young children. Develop educational materials, gallery guides, and interpretive resources for family audiences. Collaborate with the Education team to evaluate the effectiveness of family programming. Mentor and train BYU art education students involved in family and community programs.
Track, Evaluate, and Support Educational Programs: Assist in evaluating the success and impact of educational programs. Maintain visitor and program attendance data and contribute to monthly and annual reporting. Update training materials and coordinate annual training on museum policies and procedures.
Coordinate Student Employees, Interns, and Volunteers: Assist with recruiting and hiring student employees. Mentor and supervise student employees in a professional museum environment. Ensure student staff follow museum policies, procedures, and scheduling expectations.
Research and Apply Museum Education Best Practices: Research educational theory and best practices to enhance museum learning experiences. Collaborate with faculty and students to improve educational engagement with museum audiences. Contribute to scholarship and professional discussions related to museum education.
Professional Development and Other Duties: Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, and departmental meetings. Serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU