Museum Education & Community Programs Lead

James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking an Education Associate to coordinate and deliver programs that connect adults with art and culture. This role blends careful planning with direct engagement and cross-department collaboration to strengthen learning experiences across the museum.

You will build community relationships, organize events, and support accessibility initiatives while ensuring programs stay within established budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Education, History, Art History, Arts Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of museum, arts/culture or community program experience preferred (internships/volunteer included).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement engaging educational programs for adult audiences.
• Develop and deliver outreach programs for community organizations and schools.
• Assist in evaluating programs through participant feedback and attendance data.
• Collaborate with the Education team to expand museum outreach and accessibility.
• Help train docents and support events, tours, and school initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Writing & editing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Education, History, Art History, Arts Administration, Communications, Event Planning/Management, Hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking an Education Associate to coordinate and deliver programs that connect adults with art and culture. This role blends careful planning with direct engagement and cross-department collaboration to strengthen learning experiences across the museum.

You will build community relationships, organize events, and support accessibility initiatives while ensuring programs stay within established budgets and timelines.