Museum Education Lead: Academic & Docent Programs

National Museum of Wildlife Art; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Museum is seeking a Museum Educator to develop and coordinate academic and docent programs, connecting students, teachers, families, and community members with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.

The role administers docent programs, develops school-aligned tours, trains docents, and oversees internships, with collaboration across the Education team. The position may require evenings and weekends for events and tours.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Education, Art Education, or related field.
• Three years or more of experience in a museum or similar cultural organization with program development and supervision.
• Knowledge of NY State learning standards and K-12 education needs.
• Experience with Art education practices and audience engagement.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers and manage internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule docent meetings, briefings, and educational sessions.
• Provide docent orientation and training on exhibitions for diverse audiences.
• Develop and maintain educational materials on collections, exhibitions, and provenance.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate docents; manage internship programs.
• Coordinate museum education database for scheduling and reporting.
• Lead tours and educational activities for students, adults, and families.

Skills

Public speaking

Educational program development

Volunteer supervision

Communication

Database entry

Driver’s license

Education

BA/BS degree in Art History, Museum Studies or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Munson Museum is seeking a Museum Educator to develop and coordinate academic and docent programs, connecting students, teachers, families, and community members with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.

The role administers docent programs, develops school-aligned tours, trains docents, and oversees internships, with collaboration across the Education team. The position may require evenings and weekends for events and tours.