School Programs Coordinator
About The Position
El Museo del Barrio seeks a highly organized and collaborative Coordinator, School Programs to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of K–12 learning initiatives connected to the Museum’s exhibitions and cultural mission. This role plays a central part in ensuring that school visits, classroom programs, and educator programs are executed with care, clarity, and professionalism, contributing to a welcoming and meaningful experience for students, teachers, and teaching artists. Working closely with the Manager of K–12 Learning & School Programs, the School Programs Coordinator will help manage day-to-day education program operations and support the development of systems that enable the growth and sustainability of school participation in El Museo del Barrio’s education projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in museum education, arts programming, or educational program coordination.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with educators, students, and teaching artists.
- Demonstrated interest in culturally responsive education and interdisciplinary arts learning.
- Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in fast-paced program settings.
- Background in Latinx, Latin American, Caribbean, or diasporic cultural contexts.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish/English bilingual skills highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and communication for school visits, workshops, and educator programs.
- Maintain program calendars, registration systems, and internal tracking processes that support effective planning and delivery.
- Support the onboarding, scheduling, and coordination of teaching artists involved in school programs.
- Prepare program materials, resources, and spaces in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Serve as a primary point of contact during school visits, ensuring smooth program flow and a positive experience for visiting groups.
- Liaise with Visitor Services, Security, and other teams to support effective group management and gallery logistics.
- Troubleshoot day-of operational issues and support teaching artists and educators as needed.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of curriculum resources and educator materials related to exhibitions and learning initiatives.
- Support program documentation, evaluation, and reporting processes.
- Facilitate learning activities or program components as assigned.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of internal systems related to program scheduling, communication, and delivery.
- Maintain accurate records of program participation and assist with data collection for reporting and assessment purposes.
- Support cross-departmental coordination to ensure alignment between school programs and institutional priorities.
Benefits
- Medical (up to 100% employer-paid plans available), Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Additional coverage for themselves and/or their families at a low cost.
- Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) 401(k) Savings Plan
- CIRS Group Life & Welfare Benefits Plan
- TransitChek/MetroCard commuter plan
- 10% discount to employees on all museum shop merchandise.
- Thirteen (13) holidays
- Ten (10) vacation days
- Two (2) personal days
- Ten (10) sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
