Community Arts Initiative Liaisons
Engaging. Dynamic. Fun.
As one of the world’s renowned art museums, the MFA boasts a collection that spans nearly all cultures and time periods—ranging from the art of ancient Egypt to French Impressionism to Contemporary. There’s art and so much more to interest people from all walks of life. The Museum is a lively social destination that offers concerts, films, and lectures while also serving as an important community and educational resource for schools and families.
Our mission is to preserve and share our treasures with Boston and beyond while providing an engaging and memorable experience for all our visitors. This would not be possible without our talented staff, volunteers, donors, members, and community partners.
Our culture is built on scholarship, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. We embrace change and the opportunity it brings and are committed to develop, reward, and retain our valuable staff.
Join us for what promises to be an enriching, vibrant, and ever-changing experience. And, yes, a fun place to work!
Under the direction of the Manager of Community Arts, the Community Arts Initiative Liaison serves as the primary Museum educator for and liaison with one or more of the Community Arts Initiative’s partner organizations.
Essential Functions:
• Work with the Lead Artist and the community partner organization’s art director to plan and lead Artful Adventures tours in the Museum’s galleries, in conjunction with the annual Artist’s Project. Assist the Lead Artist in facilitating art making activities related to the project, and provide logistical support to the Lead Artist as needed during project sessions.
• Plan and implement MFA-related art activities at the community partner’s site, including parents’ nights and a variety of special projects. Work with the community partner staff to jointly design art activities that are based on the MFA collection. Work with the community partner’s art director and with the MFA’s Community Arts Initiative staff to customize tours and activities that meet the community partner organization’s needs and the goals of the Community Arts Initiative.
• Act as a liaison between the community partner organization and the MFA’s Community Arts Initiative in the planning and developing of new resources and programs at the community partner organization.
• Maintain a detailed record of children served during each session, including names, ages and other demographic information as requested, including photos and video releases, information on museum programs and Museum family memberships. Develop and submit a list of materials needed for art activities at the community site well in advance of each session. Assist with program evaluation efforts.
10 to 14 hours per week or less; varied schedule.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, Museum Education or Community Arts
• Experience with after-school programs
• Well organized, personable and capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Flexible schedule particularly during afternoons and early evenings hours
• Valid Driver’s License
• Bilingual a plus
For consideration, please submit your cover letter and résumé to: resumes@mfa.org. You may also submit your materials via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.
May 16, 2016
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