Department:  Art Education
Position Reports To: K-12 and Educator Programs Manager

Exempt/Non: Non-Exempt


Primary Function: The Outreach Coordinator will coordinate the delivery of the Barnes Foundation’s outreach program, as assigned for students in the School District of Philadelphia. The Coordinator will have oversight for program development, implementation and optimization, ongoing evaluation, and final reporting.

Education/Training/Experience:
·        BA required

·        3-5 years experience in art, museum, or classroom education; experience working in/with the School District of Philadelphia is desired

·        Program management or teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school aged students

·        Experience implementing programs at school sites

·        Demonstrated experience with curriculum development

·        Proven ability to work with and communicate ideas and concepts to individuals from diverse personal and professional backgrounds

·        Background in modern and contemporary art is desirable

·        Outstanding organizational and written/verbal communications skills

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License; must be able to drive to school locations

Physical Requirements:  Lifting up to 25 lbs.  50% of day sitting required. Extensive standing at partner sites. Must be able to climb stairs.
Visual Requirements:   Extensive computer use.
Hearing Requirements:  Phone use
Working Conditions:  Position operates in an environment that is generally free of noise, dust, temperature extremes or other hazards.


Job Title:
Outreach Coordinator
Job Specific Competencies:
Implements interdisciplinary curricula related to The Barnes Foundation collections and the program themes for the assigned program.
·        Supports The Barnes Foundation’s partnership with the schools by interfacing  with school teachers and administrators during his/her visits to schools

·        Coordinates documentation of the program by ensuring photos and videos are taken of the program and collecting work samples

·        Manages material inventories

·        Assists in the oversight of events for school communities and the coordination with Barnes Foundation family programs

·        Develops web-based materials and other digital learning media

·        Performs other duties as requested

Organization-Wide Competencies:

  • Effective Resource Use: Develops strategies and makes decisions that use time and resources wisely, manages resources effectively.
  • Customer Focus: Demonstrates desire to help or serve others; identifies, anticipates and addresses internal and external needs; does what is necessary to ensure satisfaction.
  • Problem-solving: Identifies problems and/or challenges.  Weights pros and cons of all possible solutions.  Involves other in developing creative solutions to problems.  Makes innovative use of computers and other information technology to contribute to problem solving.  Produces practical solutions after carefully considering risks and alternatives.  Willingly incorporates new and different information as it becomes available.
  • Relationship building:  Effectively builds and maintains harmonious, professional, respectful and productive relationships within The Barnes Foundation, professional field and community.  Effectively works in a team setting.  Communicates honestly and directly; shows diplomacy and tact.  Uses appropriate channels of communication.
  • Professional Presentation:  Complies with organization policy and procedure.  Demonstrates self-awareness and understanding of others; listens well; perceives emotions, concerns and interests accurately, and uses these skills to advance The Barnes Foundation mission; creates a healthy work environment; shows composure; and respects people of different cultures, ages and genders.
  • Active Learning:  Demonstrates curiosity and initiative to seek information; seeks to understand The Barnes Foundation business and outside factors that impact it; learns from best practices and generates fresh approaches; learns from experience and others; acquires skills; seeks feedback and advice resulting in improvement.
  • Initiative: Takes calculated risks and does things that are new, different, or out of the box when necessary to reach goals, speaks up, asserts oneself, makes tough decisions in a timely manner; takes responsibility for outcomes.
  • Ethics:  Demonstrates ethical business practices; demonstrates and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with the organization’s mission statement and core values.
  • Promotes the continuous growth of the Barnes Foundation.
  • Interacts and communicates with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment in accordance with our Core Values.