Museum Education & Student Engagement Coordinator

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Tuition benefits

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

The Johnson Museum of Art seeks an Ames Coordinator of Education for Student and Public Engagement to connect Cornell students with vibrant museum programs. You will help shape adult programs, collaborate with curators, faculty, and partners, and expand student-led arts experiences in galleries.

You will recruit and mentor 3–5 interns annually, strengthen undergraduate internship training, and develop new initiatives that position the museum as a welcoming campus and community hub for art and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, art, or related field.
• At least 2–4 years’ experience working with college students and developing programs in a museum context.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written), facility with technology and social media, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Ignite public programming by shaping a balanced calendar of programs for adults.
• Collaborate with curators, faculty, student groups, and partners to build connections with campus and community.
• Empower student creativity by launching a new program series in galleries.
• Develop standalone art and wellness initiatives for students and community.
• Recruit, train, and manage 3–5 Public Engagement interns annually.
• Support the Director of Education in strengthening undergraduate intern training and audience-building strategies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Social media

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in art history or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

The Johnson Museum of Art seeks an Ames Coordinator of Education for Student and Public Engagement to connect Cornell students with vibrant museum programs. You will help shape adult programs, collaborate with curators, faculty, and partners, and expand student-led arts experiences in galleries.

You will recruit and mentor 3–5 interns annually, strengthen undergraduate internship training, and develop new initiatives that position the museum as a welcoming campus and community hub for art and