Community Learning and Engagement Associate, Cantor Arts Center

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Híbrido; USD 47.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Cantor Arts Center on the Stanford campus is seeking a Community Learning and Engagement Associate to develop in-gallery programs and lead volunteer efforts. This role emphasizes outreach to diverse audiences and collaboration with School and Family Programs to expand access to museum education.

You will coordinate tours, schedule talks, and help create curricula for K-12 partners, while also supporting student guides and analytics-driven improvement.

Formación

• Experience coordinating public programs and education initiatives.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and student staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with K-12 learning and family programs preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and administer in-gallery learning and engagement programs for Cantor Arts Center.
• Provide recruitment, training, oversight, and direction to volunteers, student workers, and staff.
• Lead community outreach to diverse local, regional and global communities for the museum.
• Develop best practices for touring and in-gallery engagement programs and act as a resource for policies.
• Schedule tours and curator talks within galleries and exhibitions.
• Collaborate to develop curriculum for K-12 programs and teacher PD.
• Support Student Guide program and coordinate student tours.
• Collaborate with other collections staff to foster co-organized programs.
• Evaluate policies and procedures and guide program strategy.
• Collect analytics data on attendance and engagement and identify growth opportunities.

Conocimientos

Volunteer management

Program development

Communication skills

Event planning

Public engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies

Experience in museums

Herramientas

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Work Arrangement: Please note that this position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered hybrid with a minimum of 3 days/week on site. Weekend work will be required on a semi-regular basis. Occasional evening work may also be required.

Budgeted Salary: The expected pay range for this position is $34.04 - $43.27 per hour.

Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and improving our world. The university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. Stanford's future success will be shaped by its diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture.

Serving the Stanford University campus, the Bay Area community, and visitors from around the world, the Cantor Arts Center provides an outstanding cultural experience for visitors of all ages and a growing online audience of scholars. The Cantor's encyclopedic collection spans 5,000 years and includes more than 40,000 works of art from around the globe. An established resource for teaching and research on campus, the Cantor offers free admission and programs year-round. It is consistently one of the most visited university museums in the U.S.

It is an exciting time to join the team at the Cantor Arts Center, which is about to launch a new strategic plan and newly focused initiatives to support it. Join us as we build capacity to achieve the museum's goals within an equitable, collaborative, and creative work environment.

Reporting to the Director of Academic & Public Programs, the Community Learning and Engagement Associate develops and administers in-gallery learning and engagement programs for the Cantor Arts Center, including public and K-12 touring programs and other opportunities to foster participation and exchange for museum visitors. This position also supports community outreach and engagement, primarily for volunteers and members of the public that are not directly affiliated with Stanford University.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and produce in-gallery learning and engagement programs for the Cantor Arts Center, including public and K-12 touring programs and other opportunities to foster participation and exchange for museum visitors.
• Provide recruitment, training, oversight, and direction to volunteers, student workers, and staff who facilitate tours and other in-gallery engagement programs at the Cantor. Ensure the size, diversity, and culture of groups that conduct these programs, including volunteers, students, and staff, meet the needs of the museum and its visitors. Identify external consultants or contractors to provide specific training and support as necessary.
• Steward the volunteer Museum Engagement Guide program.
• Lead community outreach to diverse local, regional and global communities for the museum-primarily to volunteers and visitors from outside of the campus community-in order to expand and deepen learning and engagement at the museum and via satellite and online programs.
• Develop best practices for touring and other in-gallery engagement programs and act as an in-house resource for policies and procedures related to Community Learning and Engagement.
• Schedule tours and curator talks within the collection galleries and temporary exhibitions.
• Communicate regarding Community Learning and Engagement Programs and tour schedules with museum staff, including other Academic & Public Programs team members, Visitor Services, and Marketing staff.
• Collaborate with the School and Family Programs Associate to develop, implement, and refine curriculum for K-12 programs.
• Collaborate with the School and Family Programs Associate to develop a teacher professional development program for teachers from public and charter schools in the areas surrounding the Cantor Arts Center. Develop and deepen relationships and connections with teachers and these schools to identify needs and up-to-date best practices for K-12 learning and engagement programs at the Cantor Arts Center and in classrooms.
• Support the Cantor Student Guide program in collaboration with the other Museum staff. Schedule student employees to provide tours through the Student Guide Program.
• Collaborate with Anderson Collection staff to foster co-organized touring and community engagement programs.
• Coordinate with Academic and Public Programs and other Cantor staff to develop evaluation methods for Community Learning and Engagement Programs.
• Support the collection of analytics data on program and museum attendance, participation, and participant, volunteer, and museum staff feedback. Identify opportunities for growing attendance, expanding audiences, and fostering more meaningful participation and other forms of engagement based on evaluation of analytics data.
• Evaluate existing policies and procedures, including guidelines, training programs, and organizational documents for program planning. Work with the Director of Academic & Public Programs to assess existing programs and shift staff, student, and volunteer resources or strategy for optimal development of new programs or program strategy as needed.
• Serve as the point person for general inquiries related to Community Learning and Engagement programs.
• Provide budget estimates and updates to the Director of Academic & Public Programs and allocate funds to achieve program goals within the range of the booked budget for specific programs.
• May mentor student interns.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

In addition to the below minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications include:

• Art historical knowledge highly desirable; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Experience working within a museum, college, or university.
• Experience leading tours or conducting education or engagement programs in a museum setting.
• Background or education in Museum Education, Museum Studies, or Art History.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.