The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) seeks a multi-talented and adaptive coordinator to develop, implement and manage a diverse array of activities offered in the museum’s popular, family-friendly Art & Nature Center (ANC). The Programs Coordinator reports to the ANC Director as a member of a collaborative team that conceptualizes and manages interdisciplinary art exhibitions and related programming for the Center.  The successful candidate will lead development of plans for family programs, advise on experiential lessons for school groups (K-8), and help facilitate teacher workshops.  This individual also will train, schedule, and manage/mentor contract staff, interns and volunteers to present programs/activities and to assist with daily operations in the Center.  Position requires regular weekend work and occasional evening hours.

Qualifications:
The position requires a highly creative and self-motivated individual, with strong leadership, interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, and administrative skills.  Qualified candidates must have at least a B.A./B.S. in arts/environmental education or related field; masters degree in education or museum studies strongly preferred.  Five years experience in activities involving art (especially contemporary art), education or humanities, with a demonstrated interest and facility integrating art, culture and nature in innovative educational activities (for grades K-6), required. Informal education and/or exhibit development experience preferred.  Must have volunteer or staff management experience and be available to work Saturdays and occasional evenings

How To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: jobs@pem.org, or mail to Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem, MA 01970, Attn: Human Resources. PEM is committed to diversity among its employees and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply by:
April 03, 2015

About this Organization:
The PEM is a major museum of art and culture from around the world, located in historic Salem, MA.