Education Assistant

Kimbellart; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art museum in Fort Worth seeks a highly organized individual to support education programs. Responsibilities include program administration, attendance reporting, and assisting with events. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• BA, BFA, or BS required.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Administration of program registration.
• Management of departmental calendars.
• Assistance with education events.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

BA, BFA, or BS

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Tessitura Network

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Worth, TX

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

The Kimbell Art Museum seeks a highly organized and team-oriented individual to execute administrative and organizational responsibilities to support Kimbell education programs and learning initiatives. Works closely with other education staff members (11 full- and part-time employees) and serves as a key “frontline” staff person interacting with program participants and all Museum visitors. Responsibilities include:

1. Administration of program registration
2. Attendance reporting
3. Office and studio organization and purchasing
4. Organization of departmental records
5. Management of departmental calendars
6. Assistance with education events, including occasional weekend and evening programs

About the Kimbell:

The Kimbell Art Museum, owned and operated by the Kimbell Art Foundation, is internationally renowned for both its collections and its architecture. The Kimbell’s collections range from antiquity to the 20th century and include European masterpieces by artists such as Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Velázquez, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, and Matisse; important collections of Egyptian and classical antiquities; and the art of Asia, Africa, and the Ancient Americas. The museum’s 1972 building, designed by Louis I. Kahn, is considered one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the modern era. A second building, designed by Renzo Piano, provides space for special exhibitions, education studios, and a 289-seat auditorium with excellent acoustics.

Qualifications

• BA, BFA, or BS required
• Excellent organizational and computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) are crucial. Experience with Tessitura Network software is a plus.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills are priorities.
• Enthusiasm, collaboration, and interest in learning new things are key qualities for this position.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours
• Completion of background and drug screening authorization form required.