Description

Come be part of the Albright-Knox’s Education Team and an integral part of AK360, the Expansion of our Elmwood Avenue campus.
To fulfill the Albright-Knox’s mission to serve the public, we aim to create a more energizing museum for the twenty-first century, with more space to exhibit one of the greatest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Adult Programs Coordinator is responsible for adult programs including M&T First Fridays, adult studio classes and workshops, performing arts programming, and assisting with docent training.

Adult and Young Professionals Programs

• Works with the Intergenerational Program Coordinator to plan programs, events, and activities for M&T First Fridays.
• Develops and manages programs for adult audiences, such as gallery talks and Art and Yoga.
• Develops and manages programs for a young professionals audience.
• Plans and oversees adult studio classes and workshops in a variety of media, working with the Gallery’s teaching artists.
• Provides administrative oversight and assist Media Specialist and series producer with Art of Jazz Programs.
• Coordinates the Buffalo News Summer Jazz series.
• Coordinates the Buffalo Chamber Players series.
• Prepare ASCAP, BMI, and SESCA reports for all musical programming at the Gallery.

 Studio Classes and Workshops

• Plans and oversees adult studio classes and workshops in a variety of media, working with the Gallery’s teaching artists.
• Provides administrative oversight and assist Media Specialist and series producer with Art of Jazz Programs.
• Coordinates the Buffalo News Summer Jazz series.
• Coordinates the Buffalo Chamber Players series.
• Prepare ASCAP, BMI, and SESCA reports for all musical programming at the Gallery.

 Performing Arts Programs

• Provides administrative oversight and assist Media Specialist and series producer with Art of Jazz Programs.
• Coordinates the Buffalo News Summer Jazz series.
• Coordinates the Buffalo Chamber Players series.
• Prepare ASCAP, BMI, and SESCA reports for all musical programming at the Gallery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides support for large scale education and community engagement programs, such as Art Alive.
• Forges and nurtures relationships with community partners.
• Assists with aspects of the museum’s Docent Program including with trainings and serving as docent substitute on tours as needed.
• Represents the Education and Community Engagement department at selected Museum meetings and committees.
• Maintains records and files for all programs.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports about programs for the Gallery.
• Prepares and oversees budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Education and Community Engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Art History, museum studies or related field.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in program and/or event planning. Previous experience working in a museum or cultural institution setting desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, flexibility, ability to solve problems expediently.
• Commitment and ability to work in a team environment.