Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Museum of Classical Archaeology (MOCA) at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator, 12 months. The role delivers about 150 classes annually (c.

2,500 children) and coordinates in-person and online events for students and the public. You will train and manage volunteers, advise the Museum Committee and Faculty on outreach expansion and work with external providers, including training for teachers and

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the classical world.
• A first degree with training in the humanities.
• Experience teaching in a museum environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver approximately 150 classes per year for around 2,500 children.
• Plan and run in-person and online events for students and the public.
• Assist with training and managing volunteers.

Skills

Classical world knowledge

Museum teaching

Volunteer management

Education

First degree in humanities

Job description

# Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)UUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 12 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The Museum of Classical Archaeology (MOCA) are looking to recruit a part-time (0.6 FTE) Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator. The role will be fixed term for 12 months due to limited funding.Main responsibilities of the role include:• facilitating and delivering approximately 150 classes p.a. (with approximately 2,500 children), plus in person and online events with students and members of the public• assisting with training and managing volunteers• advising the Museum Committee, and the Faculty, on possible expansion of provision including resource implications• selecting and managing specialist outside providers and staff where needed• providing advice and training for teachers as well as identifying and contributing to local and national opportunities• contributing to Faculty access initiativesThe successful candidate will have enthusiasm for and knowledge of the classical world, a first degree with training in the humanities, and experience in teaching in a museum environment.MOCA is home to a collection of more than 600 plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture, as well as ancient artefacts. MOCA is part of the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM), a consortium of the eight University Museums and Cambridge University Botanic Garden. We work closely with other University of Cambridge collections as well as with museums regionally, nationally and internationally. Our programmes focus on unlocking the University's collections, and the research activities which underpin them, for a larger and more diverse audience. Further information about the Museum of Classical Archaeology is available at http://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museum/.Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Susanne Turner, Curator on [e-mail] questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on [e-mail] closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 08 November 2026. interviews are planned for Monday 23 November 2026, subject to change.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please quote reference GE51353 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.