Arts Education & Student Engagement Coordinator

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Johnson Museum of Art in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for the Ames Coordinator of Education for Student Engagement and Public Programs. The role links Cornell students with museum programming, shaping a welcoming bridge between campus and the community.

You will design public programs, partner with faculty and partners, and develop student-led gallery experiences, aiming to broaden access to art and foster a dynamic campus culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in art history, museum studies, art, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience working with college students and student groups in a museum context.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Ignite creative public programming by shaping and implementing a calendar for adult audiences.
• Work with curators, faculty, student organizations, community partners to connect with public and campus communities.
• Empower student creativity by developing a new program series and gallery-based student experiences.
• Develop a standalone art and wellness initiative for students and the local community.
• Recruit, train, and manage Public Engagement student interns each year.
• Support the Director of Education and strengthen undergraduate intern training and audience-building strategies.

Skills

Public engagement

Student programming

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in art history / museum studies

Tools

Social media management

Job description

Johnson Museum of Art in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for the Ames Coordinator of Education for Student Engagement and Public Programs. The role links Cornell students with museum programming, shaping a welcoming bridge between campus and the community.

You will design public programs, partner with faculty and partners, and develop student-led gallery experiences, aiming to broaden access to art and foster a dynamic campus culture.