Museum Educator, Community & Family Programs

Overview

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Programs, the Museum Educator, Community & Family Programs teaches a variety of programs geared toward children, teens, families and adults, primarily at the MFA, and occasionally at off-site locations. 

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement age-appropriate, community engagement art programs for visitors of all ages within the Museum’s galleries and studio spaces, and occasionally at off-site locations such as libraries, festivals, and community centers. 
• Collaborate with Community Engagement staff and other Museum Educators to plan, facilitate and teach programs, interact with diverse audiences, and create accessible and multi-sensory learning experiences. 
• Support contracted artists for special events and family programs.
• Assist with group or visitor check-in and attendance tracking as needed.
• Assist with art supply prep and studio maintenance and upkeep as needed. 
• Other job duties as required and instructed. 

Programs occur 6 days per week, including weekends and evenings and focus on families, early learners, and wellness. Programs may include drop-in art making, Museum-wide events, School Vacation Weeks, Home School, cart-based experiences, and other events and programs as needed. 

Educators must be available to work a minimum of 250 hours within the Museum’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). They are expected to work a minimum of 4 weekdays (Monday-Friday, which includes 1 evening), and 2 weekend days per month (Saturday / Sunday) but have some flexibility to create their own schedule within these parameters. Educators may not work more than 17.5 hours per week or over 8 hours per day without advance approval from their manager. Additionally, they must attend all Community Arts Team meetings and required professional development opportunities. 

Job Requirements and Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in museum education, education, art education, studio art, or related field.
• One to three years of demonstrated experience with planning and leading art or other types of educational programs for visitors of all ages.
• One to three years of professional working experience, preferably in museum education, arts education, or related fields.
• Studio art experience preferred. 
• Fluency in multiple languages, particularly Spanish, a plus. 
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, patience, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings. 
• Must input hours into the Museum’s electronic payroll system to accurately reflect all hours worked each week for approval by the manager. 
• Work involves a combination of sitting, standing, and moving/ walking while setting-up, cleaning-up, and interacting with visitors. 
• Work may require lifting or moving materials up to 25lbs, and occasional exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors.

The Museum reserves the right to change job descriptions. While this job description is intended to include essential duties, it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised.