Education Coordinator

Chinati; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chinati Foundation seeks an Education Coordinator to support its diverse education programs under the Education Manager. This role collaborates with MISD and West Texas schools to develop engaging PreK-12 and college programming, on-campus tours, and hands-on art activities.

Regular duties include coordinating classes, preparing materials, tracking supplies, and assisting in budgeting and evaluation. The position is part-time, onsite in Marfa, TX, with some evening/weekend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of nonprofit/museum education experience.
• Experience with PreK–12 students.
• Studio skills in a variety of media.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (Chinati will provide).
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Pre-K-12 education programs and workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for on-campus tours and school visits.
• Prepare classroom materials aligned with lesson plans.
• Support development of curricula aligned with Chinati’s mission.
• Track orders for education supplies and maintain inventory.
• Assist in budgeting, evaluation, and reporting for education programs.
• Collaborate across departments to support education initiatives.
• Perform general administrative tasks and event planning.

Skills

Communication

Spanish preferred

Public speaking

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Department: Education
Reports to: Education Manager
Location: Onsite in Marfa, TX

OverviewThe primary responsibility of the Education Coordinator is to support and facilitate the Chinati Foundation’s diverse, multi-faceted education program under the direction of the Education Manager. Chinati’s Education department works with schools and universities with a particular emphasis on working closely with the Marfa Independent School District (MISD) and schools in West Texas’s tri-county region to offer innovative, diverse, and thoughtful programming that encourage a deep engagement with the museum’s collection.

The Education Coordinator facilitates current and future programs including district partnerships, Summer Shake Up, adult and family programming, and visits to Chinati for PreK12 and college students.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate mission-aligned Pre-K-12 grade education programs, children, adult, and family programs, and workshops; serving as lead or co-instructor as needed to deliver high-quality and innovative programming.
• Coordinate logistics for on campus educational tours, art making activities, workshops, and local and out-of-town school visits.
• Prepare necessary classroom materials and resources in alignment with lesson plans and curriculum standards; reset ArtLab after programs.
• Create project samples, providing tangible examples to guide student work and understanding.
• Support the development of curricula and activities in alignment with Chinati’s mission and collection.
• Coordinate outreach for departmental programs and activities with relevant audiences.
• Place and track orders for education supplies, ensuring timely delivery and proper accounting procedures; maintain supply inventory.
• Assist Education Manager in budget tracking, evaluation of programs, reporting, and managing the ArtLab.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support education and programming initiatives including documenting and communicating the activities of the education department.
• Perform routine administrative tasks such as general communications, maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, and preparing materials as directed.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and executing public programs and events, including the Artist in Residence program and related events, lectures, workshops, and other activities.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall success of Chinati’s education efforts.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in a nonprofit, museum, or related arts education role; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with PreK12 students.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of studio skills in a variety of media.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support educational programming and events.
• Willingness to complete CPR/AED/First Aid certification (Chinati will provide training).
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and willingness to use it on the job preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Knowledge of or interest in contemporary art is a plus.

Terms
This is a regular, part-time, onsite position in Marfa, Texas. Regular work hours are 20 hours a week. Must be available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and willing to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours as needed.

EOE Statement The Chinati Foundation is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, familial or veteran status, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Chinati will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

About The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati In 1986, the artist Donald Judd (1928 1994) established The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati in Marfa, Texas, as a site for the permanent installation of large-scale works of art. It was Judd’s goal to bring art, architecture, and land together to form a coherent whole, and for a select group of artists to present work according to their own intentions. As an artist-created and artist-centered foundation, Chinati’s mission is to care for its collection and present it to a broad public; to build community and support artists through public programs, artist residencies, educational activities, and exhibitions; and to steward the architecture and the land that Judd conceived as integral to Chinati.