Youth Arts Educator
About The Position
This seasonal position supports the facilitation of K-12 youth and family programs at The Contemporary Austin across both museum sites—Laguna Gloria and the Jones Center—and occasionally off-site locations. Youth Art Educators will work closely with the Education Department to lead guided K-12 tours , facilitate hands-on Art Lab lessons , and support Family & Community programs such as Second Saturdays are for Families and Arty Party. They will also assist with large-scale events , community outreach , and program preparation . Shifts will be offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year, with scheduling flexibility and up to 40 hours per week depending on interest and availability . Participation will be first come, first served based on program needs. Attendance at ongoing training sessions led by the Education and Family & Community Programs teams is required to ensure alignment with museum education practices and program goals.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a tea
- High comfort level working with children
- Experience or interest in art education, museum education, or related fields
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and requirements
- Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred
- In-person customer service experience a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Nice To Haves
- In-person customer service experience a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Leads guided K-12 tours at The Contemporary Austin’s 12-acre sculpture garden (Laguna Gloria), downtown galleries (The Jones Center), and other locations, including groups welcomed through the Seeing Special Things tour program
- Leads exhibition-inspired Art Lab lessons and hands-on activities for K-12 audiences attending a tour at either location, including groups welcomed through the Seeing Special Things tour program
- Executes exhibition-inspired lessons and hands-on activities for families attending Second Saturdays are for Families, the museum’s flagship family program, and Arty Party, at Laguna Gloria
- Provide general support to all Family and Community programs including community outreach, family programs and large open house and fundraising events both on-site and off-site
- Coordinate with the Education Coordinator for tour staffing and scheduling
- Participate in training and development sessions in museum education and art education best practices led by the Education Department and Family & Community Programs
- Foster a welcoming atmosphere that builds engagement with and appreciation for contemporary art
- Prepare art supplies, resources, and spaces for K-12 programs and Family & Community Programs as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
