Museum Educator & Public Programs Manager

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title: Museum Educator & Public Programs ManagerPosition Type: Professional / UnclassifiedDepartment: LSUAM AO - Museum of Art (Mark A Tullos (00081778))Work Location: Shaw Center For The ArtsPay Grade:Job Description:The Museum Educator & Public Programs Manager develops, manages, and implements a cohesive group of education programs that link school and community audiences of all ages with the LSU Museum of Art’s collections and exhibitions. This position acts as an integral leader of the program development process and will work closely with the curator and key staff members to manage public programs. The Educator is committed to arts-integration K-12 education and creates innovative and collaborative and hands-on educational programs for adults and youth. Collaborates/works with various departments of the University and community partners.Job Responsibilities:Works with curator(s) to develop interpretation/programs for museum exhibitions, including k-12, community, university and adult public programs. Demonstrates art techniques and showcases materials as required. Manages public programs in terms of budget tracking; administrative documentation; arranging and organizing payment for guest speakers/artists, performers and collaborators; audience surveying; and program facilitation from set up to breakdown. 25%Develops and implements interdisciplinary curricula (on-site, off-site, mobile settings, and virtual) based on exhibitions for a variety of programming needs including early childhood programs, school field trips, alternative educational settings, outreach programs, and weekend and summer camps. Builds and sustains relationships with K-12 teachers and administrators across the region. Participates in local teacher training. This includes an ability to lead hands-on demonstrations in various media and discuss museum education. 25%Build and sustain relationships with diverse community partners to foster arts engagement in the community and the museum, and develop committed partners and collaborators as foundation of public programming. Work with entire museum team to initiate and integrate these relationships into various departments to develop new initiatives, collaborations, and art-related educational programs and to promote these programs in the community. 20%Collaborate with university departments, student organizations, and faculty at LSU and beyond to develop resources for use in university courses and partner to develop, implement, and distribute museum public programming. 15%Collaborates with Curator and Director of Development on solicitations and grants by providing information required for proposals including program narratives and budgets. Assist in identification of grant opportunities; writing of applications, proposals, and reports; programs project management including artists relationships, budgeting and expense tracking. 10%Establish and maintain relationships with other museum educators regionally and nationally to continually develop best practices. 5%Additional Requirements:Vehicle Operation -University employees whose principal responsibilities of employment include operating a vehicle, performing maintenance on a vehicle, or supervising any public employee who operates or maintains a vehicle and positions with an expectation to travel will require an MVR and are subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.Minor Contact -This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04.Additional Information: Most physical duties are part of studio and outreach art materials handling and use, student and art teaching situations. Can also included art handling opportunities/situations for student or education gallery installations. This includes educational outreach such as tent set-up and dismantling and art materials transportation.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Art or museum education, art history, studio art or related field with 3 years of experience.Specific Experience: Experience in a museum setting or similar art classroom and gallery experiences. Must be able to demonstrate art techniques and materials. Prior supervisory experience.Minimum Certifications/Licenses: Valid Drivers LicensePreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Art or museum education, art history, studio art or related field with 5 years of experience.Specific Experience: Knowledge of current education theories and trends in formal and informal educational settings. Ability to work in hands-on education programs. Preferably experience within a university art museum setting. Demonstrated track record of successful community engagement and partnerships. Track record of successful grant writing.Additional Job Description:Special Instructions: Please provide a cover letter, resume, (3) professional references, and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mark Tullos at marktullos@lsu.eduPosting Date: April 17, 2024Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:LSU is designated as a agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( ).HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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