Teen Programs Coordinator

Studio Museum in Harlem•New York, NY

6d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking a motivated museum education professional to coordinate its teen programs, including the signature Expanding the Walls program. These programs offer a safe creative environment for teens to engage with prominent artists, participate in discussions, tours, and workshops, and develop communication and critical thinking skills. The Teen Programs Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the Studio Museum’s teen programs, with a focus on the Expanding the Walls (ETW) initiative. ETW is an intergenerational program that uses the James VanDerZee Collection and Archive to explore themes of community, identity, American history, and culture. A core component of ETW involves selecting high school students for an eight-month photography-based experience, including discussions, workshops, and field excursions, where they learn digital photography to investigate history, community, and identity through a camera lens.

Requirements

BA/BFA or MA/MFA in art, art history, education, African American Studies, or related fields.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in youth/adult/community programming with responsibilities in planning, development, and implementation of educational programs.
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high school-age youth in a structured learning environment.
Experience with developing multi-layered, robust program curricula.
Passion for working with a teen audience, and familiarity with youth development best practices.
Knowledge and experience with museum education and inquiry-based teaching practice.
Passion for the dual programmatic mission of achieving artistic and educational excellence and community-building.
Ability to organize and administer all aspects of an intergenerational program.
Experience in community outreach and developing relationships with cultural, social, and educational organizations.
Ability to assess and manage multiple competing priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work with close attention to detail, and to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills, MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching photography to youth preferred.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and related applications a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and tactfully, represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement all aspects of the Studio Museum’s teen programs, including Expanding the Walls, Teen Studio, and related initiatives that engage youth through diverse creative practices, under the direction of the Senior Director of Learning and Engagement.
Implement the Expanding the Walls (ETW) curriculum, facilitating learning across key components: the Museum; photography and image-making; arts careers and pathways; exhibition planning; and community engagement.
Guide participants through all aspects of the ETW exhibition, including image selection, artist statements, and didactics.
Collaborate with Museum staff across departments and external partners to support the planning and delivery of ETW program activities.
Manage outreach and recruitment for Expanding the Walls, including the annual application and selection process. Coordinate with Communications and Marketing teams for teen program outreach.
Plan and coordinate monthly Teen Studio programs, including guest artists, materials, and participant outreach.
Develop partnerships with community organizations and schools to expand access to Museum teen programs.
Perform administrative duties for Teen Programs, including tracking participation, documentation, supply ordering, program evaluation, and year-end reporting.
Organize gatherings, excursions, and engagement opportunities for Teen Programs alumni.
Supervise and mentor participating youth by providing guidance, feedback, and skill development, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Teach and/or contribute to youth-focused Learning and Engagement programs as needed, including Community Days, select Studio Sundays and other institutional events by creating programs and educational opportunities for teen visitors.
Participate in the selection and supervision of Learning and Engagement interns, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.