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The Manager of Teacher Programs serves as vital part of the estate’s collaborative Education
team that develops programs, projects, and networks for teachers and students. The primary
responsibility of this position is to create, develop, implement, and evaluate programming for
educators under the supervision of the Vice President of Education. Programming initiatives
include George Washington Teacher Institute* programs such as the signature Residential
Program, regional workshops, distance learning sessions (to be developed), and other related
events. The Manager also represents Mount Vernon and the Washington Library at
conferences and educational events. The position reports to Mount Vernon’s Vice President of
Education. Additional programmatic duties will support the Vice President of Education’s
strategic efforts.
*The George Washington Teacher Institute and its associated programs and resources ensure that Mount
Vernon increases the number of educators nationwide who apply the life, leadership, and legacy of
George Washington to their classrooms to strengthen students’ civic understanding and historical thinking
skills.

Essential Duties:
 Works closely with the Vice President of Education to create and conduct professional
development programs including residential, regional, and distance learning teacher
programs that are content rich and primary source based.
 Leads and manages the planning and execution of the George Washington Teacher
Institute, working closely with lead scholars, facilitators, and Mount Vernon staff.
 Manages communication with external scholars and Mount Vernon staff who support
teacher professional development.
 Manages communication with participants in George Washington Teacher Institute
related programs (promotions, application, acceptance, logistics, and resources)
 Manages application selection and registration process of program participants.
 Conducts evaluation of Mount Vernon’s teacher programs and creates and contributes
to reports for internal and external stakeholders.
 Represents Mount Vernon during Teacher Professional Development programs by
presenting content in formal lectures, on panels, and as a facilitator of discussions.
 Represents Mount Vernon at state and national conferences and regional workshops
 Keeps up with curriculum standards, educational trends, and new technology to ensure
Mount Vernon educational materials align and are accessible.
 Creates education materials and reviews teacher-created materials that support
classroom adoption of professional development content (curriculum, lesson plans,
primary sources, worksheets, etc)

2018-2019 VP Strategic Priorities
 Civic Leadership
 History Relevance

 Residential Program Alumni Reunion (summer 2019)

Qualifications:
 Master’s Degree in history, museum education, education, museum studies, or related
field.
 Three years’ experience in educational program development and coordination (formal
and/or informal learning environments).
 Clear understanding of and ability to integrate new education and technology trends and
standards.
 Strong writing and editing skills.
 Strong oral communication and public speaking skills.
 Knowledge of education practices and program evaluation.
 Strong interpersonal skills to work with teachers, scholars, and stakeholders
representing a variety of backgrounds and experience.
 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
 Demonstrated ability to follow administrative and financial policies and practices.
 Strong organizational skills; ability to track several projects simultaneously and to
prioritize workload.
 Knowledge of computer programs and systems such as Microsoft Word, WebEx, and
Google drive.
 Ability to travel, work non-traditional hours, and additional hours as programs require.

For more information, and to apply, click here.

CURATORIAL ASSISTANT

(Temporary Part-Time, 3 days/week, May 28 – Sept 21)

SUMMARY:

The Curatorial Assistant assists the Senior Curator in the management and coordination of
exhibitions and other museum events. The Curatorial Assistant helps the Senior Curator
manage temporary exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, and loan exhibitions. He/she
manages the logistics of exhibitions, including arranging art shipments and handling loans
and condition reports for exhibitions. This position is a wonderful opportunity to work
closely with museum staff, the curatorial team (including the Senior Curator, Registrar, and
preparators), artists, and works of art. This position is temporary part-time (for 4
months) with the possibility of becoming permanent at the end of the 4 months.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of all exhibition related paperwork including loan agreements, incoming/outgoing object receipts, and condition reports
• Manages all aspects of receiving and installing artwork, including shipping,
• scheduling installations (in consultation with preparators and curator), and coordinating with preparators
• Assists in coordination of exhibition timelines
• Creates and maintains exhibition checklists
• With the Curator, creates and maintains the exhibition installation schedule
• Executes a variety of research related to services, vendors, and aspects of exhibitions and gathers estimates for exhibition-related activities
• Oversees installation and de-installation of both temporary and permanent museum exhibitions, including planning and directing fabrication, installation, and disassembly of exhibitions. Helps ensure that exhibition installations happen on schedule. Works closely closely with 2-3 preparators/art handlers who install and de-install exhibitions and objects on permanent display. Involves some hands-on installation work, such as patching and painting walls and installing works of art.
• With preparators, installs vinyl cut exhibition title and exhibition labels. Generates labels or works with graphic designer to create them.
• Works closely with artists and preparators to address any installation and deinstallation issues in advance of installation periods and during installation as issues arise.
• With preparators, assists the Registrar as needed with handling and storing works of art.
• Occasional proofreading of wall text and labels
• Deals with outside vendors for tasks, projects, and products related to exhibitions, including signage vendor and graphic designer
• Assists with other curatorial tasks as needed
• This is a temporary part-time position requires availability during normal business hours as well as occasional nights and weekends, when needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A positive attitude
• Works well under pressure and likes problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team-environment
• Flexibility
• The ability to multitask and to plan out schedules and tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Experience with Word and Excel; Experience with Photoshop is a plus
• A willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in art
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors throughout the campus
• Position may require periods of walking, bending, stretching, climbing and enough physical strength to carry heavy works of art with others and smaller works unassisted
• 1-2 years of museum or related experience
• A valid driver’s license
• B.A. or B.F.A. in art history, art, design, or liberal arts preferred; M.A. or M.F.A.
• degree in art history or art or a related field is welcome

To Apply:

Please send resume or CV, cover letter, and 3 references to jobs@newportartmuseum.org.

Director of Museum Education

SUMMARY:

The Newport Art Museum seeks an experienced and energetic professional to lead our Museum Education Department during a time of growth, renewal and exciting projects. The Director of Museum Education is responsible for providing creative and strategic leadership in overseeing all aspects of the Museum’s educational programming, including but not limited to, a year-round tuition-based studio school for all ages and experience levels, extensive community arts education outreach offerings, in-gallery and on-campus interpretive and learning initiatives, the museum studies program for high-school students, teacher resources and professional development materials, assisting the Director of Community Engagement with museum volunteer docent training and public tours, and partnering with nearby Universities and Colleges in developing an accredited Museum Studies program with the Newport Art Museum as the learning lab.

The Museum Education Director ensures seamless execution of these programs through effective operational planning, budgeting, staff supervision and training, program delivery, and follow-up evaluations. The Director works collaboratively and inter- departmentally to generate concepts, content, communications, and funding that will make its programs successful and expand the reach and reputation of the Newport Art Museum and its Coleman Center for Creative Studies.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Museum Education oversees an administration staff of two, as well as Museum School teaching artists, interns and volunteers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Museum Education department in consultation with the Executive Director and other Museum Department Directors

Oversees the development of museum tuition-based education programs that are effective and engaging, meet the needs of diverse audiences, promote the Museum’s mission and vision, and meet or exceed the Museum’s financial goals

Manages the development, implementation and continuous monitoring of the department budget in conjunction with the Director of Finance and Executive Director

Works closely with other Museum department directors to plan, promote, and execute Museum arts education programs that will enhance exhibits, public programs, and donor cultivation efforts

In conjunction with Museum’s Director of Advancement, identifies funding needs, helps prepare proposals as well as final reports, and deepens relationships with various community stakeholders, thereby expanding the Museum’s professional connections and visibility on a local, regional, and national level with high schools, community colleges, universities, other museums, and supporters of arts education

Ensures program effectiveness and content quality through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback with adherence to nationally accepted standards

Serves on interdepartmental projects, such as the Arts Campus redesign, Artist-in-Residence program, grant writing, strategic planning, and marketing initiatives

Ensures program effectiveness and content quality through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback with adherence to nationally accepted standards

Ensures program effectiveness and content quality through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback with adherence to nationally accepted standards

Proposes new program initiatives that align with the Museum’s strategic plan

Working with the Museum Education Associate, oversees daily management of education contact and class tuition data base

Hires, trains and supervises museum education staff, interns, and volunteers

Produces the research, writing, and coordinates the distribution of resource materials for arts educators

Assists in planning for meetings of the Board of Trustees and manage the meetings, agenda, goals, and reporting of the Museum Education Committee

Represents the interests of the Museum Education Department in management-level meetings and in meetings of national and regional conferences, staff task forces, work teams, etc.

Performs additional duties as directed

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Masters Degree in art, art history, education or an advanced degree in museum studies preferred

A minimum of three years experience in managing a successful studio arts education program within a museum, school or community setting a plus

Ability to develop quality, imaginative, and forward-thinking programs and curricula that when appropriate, adhere to Rhode Island’s National Core Arts Standards

Previous participation with community arts outreach programming and working knowledge of effective partnership models to successfully deliver such programs

Demonstrated knowledge of effective personnel and budget management practices

Ability to create and implement both short-term projects and long-range plans

Broad knowledge of the significant thought-leaders and presenters in the field

Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Special and passionate interest in the place of contemporary art in civic life and a diverse community

An established network of artists, arts teachers, community programmers, as well as public and private school administrators in and around Rhode Island a plus

Willingness to work overtime during special events, facility rentals, heavy visitation, or to meet a deadline

Excellent writing, speaking, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills

Computer literacy, particularly in word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet programs

Strong passion for the mission of The Newport Art Museum

Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel

TO APPLY:

Please include a cover letter, current résumé, and three references. No phone calls please. All requests should be emailed to: jobs@newportartmuseum.org, with “Director of Museum Education” in the subject line. This is a full-time position with benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 
The Newport Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

The Newport Art Museum & Art Association, established in 1912, educates and inspires a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting historic and contemporary visual arts of the highest quality with an emphasis on the rich heritage of the Newport region, and integrates appreciation for the arts and art-making into all its programs. The Museum is fully accredited by the American Association of Museums