Education Coordinator

Hunterdon Art Museum; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Hunterdon Art Museum is seeking an Education Coordinator to develop and execute classes, workshops and programs in visual arts. You will manage registrations, liaise between students and instructors, maintain studios, and oversee K–12 programs to inspire creativity in students and visitors.

The role reports to the Director of Education and requires strong art education background, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.F.A. in Art Education, Studio Art, Fine Arts, Museum Education or related degree and/or experience.
• Knowledge of current best practices in art education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Familiarity with Mainstreet (or similar) registration software and ability to maintain education page on website (Wordpress or similar).
• Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, In Design, or similar graphic design software.

Responsibilities

• Process registrations, payments and student records.
• Manage calendar of classes and workshops.
• Serve as liaison to students, faculty and museum staff.
• Organize student art showcases.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with other staff to implement departmental goals.
• Stay up to date with current art trends and teaching methodologies.
• Maintain studio environment and order supplies.
• Schedule, lead and plan tours for the public, collaborate with others to create gallery guides.
• Create promotional materials for classes and workshops.
• Assist setting up and breaking down special events, workshops, and programs.
• Oversee Summer Camp logistics in tandem with Director of Education and Summer Camp Assistant and Volunteers.
• Represent the museum at off-site community events.

Skills

Art Education

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Education

B.A. or B.F.A. in Art Education

Tools

Wordpress

Canva

Photoshop

InDesign

Mainstreet

Job description

As the Education Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing

the Hunterdon Art Museum’s classes, workshops and programs focusing on the visual arts. Your role will encompass managing registration, acting as the main point of contact between students and instructors, maintaining the studios, and overseeing, and implementing K – 12 programs while inspiring a passion for creativity in our students and visitors. The position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in art and art education, and who are committed to making a positive impact through the power of the visual arts. This position reports to the Director of Education.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Process registrations, payments and student records
• Manage calendar of classes and workshops
• Serve as liaison to students, faculty and museum staff
• Organize student art showcases
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborate with other staff to implement departmental goals
• Stay up to date with current art trends and teaching methodologies
• Maintain studio environment and order supplies
• Schedule, lead and plan tours for the public, collaborate with others to create gallery guides
• Create promotional materials for classes and workshops
• Assist setting up and breaking down special events, workshops, and programs
• Oversee Summer Camp logistics in tandem with Director of Education and Summer Camp Assistant and Volunteers
• Represent the museum at off-site community events

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• B.A. or B.F.A. in Art Education, Studio Art, Fine Arts, Museum Education or related degree and/or experience
• Knowledge of current best practices in art education
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Familiarity with Mainstreet (or similar) registration software and ability to maintain education page on website (Wordpress or similar)
• Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, In Design, or similar graphic design software
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs., this position requires physical activity and frequent bending, lifting, stopping and carrying of objects

Compensation

This exempt position pays $18.00 per hour. This position does not offer health care benefits though we offer a 403(b) retirement account. Work schedule is full-time, 35 hrs/wk, (Monday – Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends with some flexibility.