Bilingual Community Arts Liaison — Cantonese/Mandarin

Museum of Fine Arts; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a Community Arts Initiative Liaison to lead art programming for youth at CAI partner sites and coordinate off-site activities. The role connects to the Museum’s collections and schedules after-school programming with an emphasis on collaboration with community partners.

The position requires Cantonese and/or Mandarin language ability, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 1–3 years of program planning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in museum education, art education, studio art, social work, urban studies, or related field.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated experience with planning and leading art programs for children and families in diverse communities.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to speak and write in Mandarin and/or Cantonese required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, patience, independence, and self-motivation.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.

Responsibilities

• Developing art programming and activities for youth at the CAI partner site.
• Driving the MFA 15 passenger van to transport youth to the Museum for field trips.
• Connecting youth families to special programs, events, and opportunities at the Museum.
• Supporting the Lead Artist of the Artist Project to facilitate art-making sessions and collaborative installation.
• Administrative tasks such as sharing lesson plans, tracking attendance, collecting demographics and release forms, sharing photos and highlights.
• Attending a monthly in-person, evening CAI Liaison team meeting.

Skills

Art program planning

Youth outreach

Mandarin

Cantonese

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a Community Arts Initiative Liaison to lead art programming for youth at CAI partner sites and coordinate off-site activities. The role connects to the Museum’s collections and schedules after-school programming with an emphasis on collaboration with community partners.

The position requires Cantonese and/or Mandarin language ability, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 1–3 years of program planning experience.