Art Museum Associate - Lead Tours & Public Programs

Middlebury College; Town of Middlebury (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlebury College Museum of Art invites student participants to join the Museum Associates Program (MAP) to develop and lead programming in visitor services, interactive close-looking tours, and special events. The position is paid at $14.95 per hour and includes weekly training sessions and opportunities to gain research, writing, and public-speaking experience.

Map volunteers contribute to making the museum accessible and welcoming, with responsibilities including attending trainings,

Qualifications

• Experience in public-speaking or willingness to develop this skill.
• Interest in visual art and museum education.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments.
• Strong research and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory weekly training sessions on Tuesdays during the academic semester.
• Tentative work hours: 3:30-5:00pm, plus 1-2 additional hours weekly.
• Assist with readings, research artworks, and prepare/lead tours.
• Support peer-to-peer learning and accessibility for diverse audiences.

Skills

Public speaking

Visual art interest

Diversity & inclusion

Research & writing

Visitor engagement

Conversation with diverse audiences

Community engagement

DEAI awareness

Education

Art History coursework

Museum Studies coursework

Disability Studies coursework

Education Studies coursework

Job description

Middlebury College Museum of Art invites student participants to join the Museum Associates Program (MAP) to develop and lead programming in visitor services, interactive close-looking tours, and special events. The position is paid at $14.95 per hour and includes weekly training sessions and opportunities to gain research, writing, and public-speaking experience.

Map volunteers contribute to making the museum accessible and welcoming, with responsibilities including attending trainings,