Primary Job Functions

Coordinate Studio Art Classes

• Coordinate the smooth operation of studio arts classes by communicating with teaching staff, facilitating classroom setup, and ensuring that supplies and materials are available.
• Communicate with studio arts instructors regarding classroom setup and special requests.
• Adjust Wustum class and room schedules as needed by coordinating and communicating with instructors and appropriate staff.
• Assist appropriate staff and instructors with availability, preparation, and organization of supplies prior to each class session.
• Support instructors during setup and cleanup before and after classes.
• Monitor supply inventory and notify appropriate staff when materials need replenishing and/or order items as budget allows.
• Serve as main point of contact for instructors prior to, during, and after class for logistical support.
• Work with appropriate staff to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming studio class environment.
• Oversee and maintain all education areas, including closets, attics, and studio rooms, ensuring they are kept clean, organized, and inventoried.
• Help instructors and museum staff troubleshoot equipment issues by coordinating with teachers, vendors, and the Director of Education and Community Engagement to ensure timely resolutions.
• Work closely with reception staff and ceramic studio instructors to manage firing schedules and outside clay activities, notify staff when work is complete, and communicate with students for pickup; assist in the clay studio with firings and organization of materials as needed.
• Teach and facilitate education activities as scheduled by Director of Education and Community Engagement.

Coordinate Education Community Events

• Support and coordinate with education team, the planning and implementation of strategies to ensure successful event delivery, from concept through evaluation.
• Coordinate, plan, schedule, communicate, and oversee facilitation of community education events at Wustum, RAM, and off-site as directed by supervisor and with appropriate staff.
• In consultation with the department director, coordinate, plan and execute large scale education events including, but not limited to, Free First Friday, Kids Day, Full Steam Ahead, Free Fall Family Fun Fest, RAM Unlocked, Groovin’ in the Garden, Party on the Pavement, and similar activities at Wustum, RAM, and off-site as directed and with education team.
• Serve as the onsite coordinator of large-scale education events. Facilitate activities as needed.
• Schedule and communicate with appropriate staff for preparation, set up and clean up of education events. Help with set up and clean up as needed.
• Evaluate large scale education events and provide feedback, attendance tracking, and budget considerations to the Director of Education and Community Engagement.
• Schedule and organize activities with museum staff and volunteers, ensuring all roles and responsibility are clearly communicated.
• Schedule and conduct non-school-based tours; coordinate with appropriate staff at both locations, enter on centralized calendar, and schedule docents as needed. Facilitate tours as needed.
• Schedule and oversee docents and volunteers regarding scheduling and recording of hours for education community programs. Liaise with appropriate staff and Director of Education and Community Engagement re: recording of hours for monthly and annual reports.
• Schedule annual docent walkthroughs with the Exhibitions Department and communicate dates and schedules to docents.
• Assist Director of Education and Community Engagement and School and Family Programs Coordinator to plan and prepare meeting agenda and facilitation of docent meetings.
• Assist with set up and facilitation of SPARK! and SPARK! on the Road programs on-site and off-site, based on schedules, following the engagement style developed for these unique programs.
• Serve as a back-up instructor for any education programs when needed and appropriate.

Supervise General Museum Assistants and Wustum Lead Receptionist

• Recruit, train, schedule, and oversee part-time Lead Receptionist and General Museum Assistants.
• Work with HR Specialist/appropriate staff to recruit and/or advertise for appropriate candidates as needed.
• Review applications and set up/conduct interviews.
• Provide guidance and performance feedback to ensure effective support of staff.
• Work with Director of Education and Community Engagement and other appropriate staff in providing staff development activities and team building as appropriate.

Liaise with RAM Marketing Team Regarding Education Scheduling and Promotional Activities

• Coordinate education department program and event marketing schedules by collaborating and planning with education and marketing teams.
• Work with appropriate staff to provide dates, images, written content, and information for programs and events as directed.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive work plans to guide event and marketing execution, ensure deadlines are met, and align with the museum vision and leadership oversight.

General Museum Duties

• Serve on internal museum committees as assigned and/or desired.
• Assist at Wustum Museum front desk when necessary to greet museum guests, answer questions, record museum attendance, take class registrations, process payments and/or answer phones.
• Help at both museums with special events, receptions, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must be current on all museum exhibitions, programs, and events.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of studio art making techniques and terms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of museum education policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and proactively follow through on projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with different constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Command of Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Required to participate in the new docent training and basic training made available for working with audience groups with challenges such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, Art, or a related field.
• Two to three years’ experience working as an art teacher, art educator, artist, or facilitating other cultural programs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

NOTE:  The job description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of the exclusive standards, responsibilities, duties or skills required. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required.

Please email cover letter and resume to:

Tricia Blasko, Director of Education and Community Engagement
tblasko@ramart.org

No phone calls please.