Part Time Museum Educator I - Seasonal

John Michael Kohler Arts Center • Sheboygan, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is within walking distance of Lake Michigan and one hour from Milwaukee and Green Bay. While other museums focus on objects, JMKAC and its recently opened Art Preserve focus on relationships with artists and the community, and on preserving and exhibiting artist-built environments. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center presents works by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops, and an on-site preschool. Do you enjoy facilitating tours for all ages with a focus on K through 12 school visits? Do you have a passion for assisting in hands-on workshops, the Social STUDIO, and gallery activities and tours during public programs? The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is seeking a Seasonal Museum Educator I to engage visitors in exhibition-connected experiences through participatory tours at both the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and the Art Preserve for various audiences, public programs, in the Social STUDIO, and other initiatives as assigned. The Museum Educator assists in the preparation and facilitation of programs and resources for visitors, students, and educators. The Museum Educator thinks holistically about how programming deeply engages audiences in JMKAC’s collections, exhibitions, and advocacy and how it supports the Arts Center’s mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of artist-built environments, folk art, and contemporary art
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and accept feedback.
• Excellent communication and organizational time management.
• High School Diploma required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in the arts, education, or museums.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate participatory tours using education department standards for visitors of all ages, focusing primarily on K-12 school visits, at both the Arts Center and Art Preserve.
• Assist in hands-on workshops, the Social STUDIO, and with gallery activities and tours during public programs.
• Prepare materials for programs and help clean up and organize materials after programs.
• Participate in all docent training meetings and curatorial briefings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees