Education Fellow [Bronx Museum of the Arts, NYC]

The Bronx Museum of the Arts, founded in 1971, is the sole contemporary art museum in the Bronx involved in re-envisioning the role of museums in contemporary society. The Museum addresses the changing needs of its diverse constituencies while standing at the forefront of scholarly discourse, museum practices, and innovative education programs. The Museum serves approximately 100,000 visitors annually through a broad range of exhibitions, events, seminars, educational and community outreach programs. The Museum is a member of the Cultural Institutions Group in New York City (CIG). Reporting to the Director of Education, the primary focus of the Education Fellow is to provide administrative support to education programs and staff, specifically the Museum’s anti-gun violence after school programs. The Fellow will assist with curriculum development, research, documentation, attendance tracking, and reporting. The Fellow will also work on other Education Department and Museum related tasks and programs when needed.

Status: Part-time; Commitment of 1 year

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct research related to anti-gun violence (peer mediation, conflict resolution, public health, etc.)

• Assist staff and teaching artists with curriculum development

• Help staff to plan and facilitate professional development workshops for staff, educators, and school partners

• Provide support to instructors during program sessions by preparing materials and assisting activities

• Update attendance and tracking records of program participants

• Document education programs via photos and observations

• Assist the Director and Programs Coordinator in creating reports for the Museum Trustees and Development

• Help update the education department expenses and track budget Additional Job Functions

• Assist at special events, such as Family Affair and school partnership final events.

• Oversee education classroom maintenance. This includes regularly checking inventory and maintaining the organization of supplies

• Facilitate outreach efforts by updating contact lists and attending tabling events to promote the Museum’s programs and cultivate participation

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Arts, Arts Administration, Art History, Arts Education, Museum Education, or related field preferred

• Experience in evaluating methods in museum environments preferred

• Knowledge of NYC cultural community and familiarity with NYC Department of Education

• Demonstrated interest in social justice and museum education

• Excellent interpersonal skills and phone etiquette

• Ability to multitask and problem solve

• Must have proficient MS Office skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, and Word)

• Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent time management skills

• Multi-lingual, preferred

Salary: $22-$25/hr, part-time at 26hrs/wk. Pay is ultimately commensurate with fit and experience.

Website: http://bronxmuseum.org