Education Program Facilitator

RAM’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine 53404

Non-exempt, Part-time, Hourly

Wage: $18.00/hour

Reports To: School and Family Programs Coordinator

General Summary of Position

Assist the Director of Education and School and Family Programs Coordinator with the planning, preparation, and facilitation of museum programs including but not limited to RAM on the Road (ROTR), ROTR Second Grade, Outreach 5 (Fifth Grade), Zero Waste 8 (Eighth Grade), and a variety of family programming on and off-site. Duties include assistance in planning, preparation, facilitation, set up and clean up. This position requires a flexible schedule to meet the needs of school and museum programming and event schedules. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Principal Job Functions

• Program Facilitation:
  • Work with education team to deliver interactive and age-appropriate activities that encourage participation, learning, and engagement.
  • Ensure smooth operation of programming before, during, and after programming and events by being proactive with preparation, and organization of supplies and equipment prior to each program or event.
  • Work with full education department and other staff as appropriate to provide a coordinated and successful program at either museum or in other community venues.
  • Assist in the teaching/facilitating of programming as directed.
  • Greet and welcome program participants and assist them as needed.
  • Assess supplies and equipment and notify appropriate staff when materials need replenishing.
• Program and Event Support:
  • Assist appropriate staff in adapting content and delivery methods to meet the needs of different audiences, learning styles, and skill sets.
  • Assist in gathering formal and informal feedback and communicate observations to the education team to help modify program quality as needed.
  • Assist with set up of SPARK! and SPARK! on the Road programs on-site and off-site.
  • Participate in staff development and basic training made available for working with audience groups with challenges such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss.
  • Assist appropriate staff to provide dates, images, written content, photos, and information for programs and events to RAM’s marketing team as directed.
  • Support instructors during setup and cleanup before and after programs and events and assist in carrying out special requests.
  • Carry out special requests by instructors prior to, during, and after programs and events.
  • Support docents and volunteers as needed or directed.
• 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, weekend duties, 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.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• 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 preferred.

The job description 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.

Email cover letter and resume to:
Veronica Averkamp, School and Family Programs Coordinator
vaverkamp@ramart.org

Racine Art Museum and Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts
PO Box 187
441 Main Street
Racine, WI 53403

No phone calls, please

Registrar Assistant (Temporary 8 – 12 Months)

Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine 53403

Status: Part-time, Temporary, Hourly, Non-Exempt—up to 20 hours per week

Wage: $16.00/hour

Reports To: Director of Exhibitions and Collections and Registrar/Collections Manager

General Summary of Position

The Registrar Assistant supports the Registrar/Collections Manager in the care and maintenance of 14,000-plus objects in RAM’s collection. Primary tasks of this position include assisting in object location and security through inventory, storage organization, and moving art objects; and assisting in maintaining collection object records, both digital and physical.

This position will take place primarily at the RAM campus; but may be involved in tasks at off-site storage locations as well as the Wustum campus, accompanied by the Registrar/Collections Manager.

Principal Job Functions

Assist in object location and security:

• Inventory and catalogue artwork.
• Assist in the security and safety of storing artwork.
• Evaluate condition of artwork.
• Assist in moving and packing objects for storage, display, loan, and/or conservation.

Assist in maintenance of collection object records, digital and physical:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in the collections management system.
• Assist in object and record organization and various related projects as RAMA, Inc. prepares for reaccreditation under the American Alliance of Museums.
• Assist in guiding and working as a team with the Collections Intern on various collection-based projects.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires functioning in both an office environment and in storage/warehouse spaces. As such, critical skills include:

• Comfort with handling delicate objects and materials.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy, safety, and integrity.
• Ability to use a ladder and spend extended periods standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to balance attention to detail, problem-solving, and physical needs.
• Capable of working independently and as a part of a team.
• Familiarity with working in databases and working with Microsoft products.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and time constraints.
• Ability to be proactive in resolving issues and be flexible when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field (complete or in progress) and past experience in a museum or gallery setting.

The job description 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.

Email cover letter and resume to:
Valerie Vespalec, Registrar and Collections Manager
vvespalec@ramart.org

Racine Art Museum and Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts
PO Box 187
441 Main Street
Racine, WI 53403

No phone calls, please