Month: January 2018

Weekly Jobs Roundup!
January 28, 2018

Weekly Jobs Roundup!

Here’s your weekly roundup of new jobs! Happy Hunting! New England Schroeder Curatorial Fellow, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA] Barbara Alfond Manager of Exhibitions and Publications [Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, ME] Executive Director [American Precision Museum, Windsor, …

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by Dominique T. Marcial
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What We’re Reading: Partying with Priceless Art: Why Galleries Are Loosening Up At Night
January 28, 2018

What We’re Reading: Partying with Priceless Art: Why Galleries Are Loosening Up At Night

Evening parties are becoming more and more common at museums. They often appeal to a younger crowd, offer a new way to engage with collections, and add to the cultural nightlife of a city. Events involving alcohol, dance, and large crowds can give museums of …

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by Andrea E. Woodberry
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Museum Educator [Children’s Museum of Manhattan, NYC]
January 21, 2018

Museum Educator [Children’s Museum of Manhattan, NYC]

Position Description:
Museum Educators facilitate a variety of museum-based programs including guided visits for school groups (pre-K—6th grade) and interdisciplinary workshops for families with young children in science, visual, and performing arts. Educators lead inquiry-based workshops, facilitate experiences in diverse exhibits, develop lesson plans, engage in customer relations, act as peer mentors, and assist in the supervision and maintenance of exhibition spaces. Museum Educators report directly to the Education Coordinators and attend mandatory professional development sessions as scheduled.
Qualifications:
– Undergraduate degree in early childhood, arts education, or museum education preferred. Students who are currently enrolled in related programs will be considered.
– Ability to engage with children and adults in a welcoming energetic, friendly, outgoing, and professional manner.
– Experience facilitating dynamic experiences with children ages 2-8.
– Ability to work with colleagues and families from diverse backgrounds.
– Strong background in art, science, music, dance, theater, and/or social studies.
– Comfortable making and facilitating visual art workshops using a variety of materials.
– Understand how to teach with museum objects, artifacts, and primary sources.
– Experience developing and implementing lesson plans.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
– Proven ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
– Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
– Experience working in museums preferred.
– Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.
Other Requirements:
– Attend professional development as scheduled.
– Background checks will be completed on all employees.
– Flexible schedule; some holiday and evenings required.

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Website: http://cmom.org/

Application Info: Applications without a cover letter will not be processed. Please only apply via email.

Contact Name: Hiring Department

Contact Email: jobs@cmom.org

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by Andrea E. Woodberry
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Lead Educator [Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, NY]
January 21, 2018

Lead Educator [Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, NY]

Position Description: Socrates Sculpture Park, an internationally renowned contemporary art park, is at once an artist studio and exhibition space, performance venue, civic commons, and neighborhood park, distinguishing itself as an open, welcoming environment to imagine, create, and experience art. Socrates is known for presenting …

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by Andrea E. Woodberry
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Associate Manager, Public Programs [Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation, NYC]
January 21, 2018

Associate Manager, Public Programs [Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation, NYC]

Position Description: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking an Associate Manager, Public Programs. As a member of the Education Department, the Associate Manager, Public Programs serves as department point person for The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chinese Art Initiative. This is a …

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by Andrea E. Woodberry
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