Programming Associate - MacNider Art Museum

City of Mason City • Mason City, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is seeking a creative and enthusiastic part-time Programming Associate to join their team. This role involves developing and teaching art classes, conducting interactive tours, and fostering a love for arts in visitors and the community. The position requires 28 hours per week, including teaching classes on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and every other Saturday, with the remaining hours spent in the studio during varied daytime hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in one or more fields of art mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics or print making.
• One year of experience working as an instructor, preferably in art.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, graphics, and desktop publishing.

Nice To Haves

• Formal instruction in various mediums of art is desired.
• Associates degree or 60 hours of college level coursework from a recognized accredited institution in a related area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes at the Museum - adult Classes, children’s art classes, artful birthday parties, camps, and programs.
• Conduct informative and engaging tours of the museum for patrons.
• Oversee the Kids Club and its activities.
• Acts as studio manager alongside the Programming team, including assessing and fulfilling material and equipment needs for each class or event, ordering supplies, and coordinating with staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist the Museum Curator in the setup and organization of the School Art Show.
• Respond to public inquiries about special events via phone, email, or in-person.
• Develop and contribute to brochures, flyers, news releases, and other promotional materials to advertise classes and educational programs.
• Drive community engagement and work to increase programming participation and revenue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED