MUSEUM EDUCATOR

City of Gallup, New Mexico; New Mexico; On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gallup, New Mexico invites applications for a Museum Educator who will represent the City and deliver outstanding customer service while collaborating with the Director and staff on education programs, partnerships, and grant development.

You will provide leadership in developing educational direction, contribute to strategic goals, and work with City departments to deliver on-site and outreach programs, including marketing these initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Art Education, Museum Education, or Art History; teaching certificate preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two to four years of museum, school district, or classroom experience; experience with inquiry-based tours preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and must meet insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director and museum staff to conceptualize, develop, and implement education programs; determine institutional educational priorities and partnerships.
• Lead and prepare grant proposals to support educational programs and outreach.
• Provide leadership in the museum’s educational direction and contribute to short-term and long-range goals.
• Coordinate with City departments to create educational programs and outreach beyond the Museum walls.
• Manage the marketing for educational programs and events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Art Education, Museum Education, or Art History

Master's degree preferred

Job description

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY: JUNE 22, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Museum Educator represents the City of Gallup and, as such, will provide the highest level of customer service and maintain professionalism at all times. The Museum Educator will work in collaboration with the Director and other Museum staff on the conceptualization, development, and implementation of education programs; the determination of institutional educational priorities, and the cultivation of community partnerships. The Museum Educator will provide leadership in the development and preparation of grant proposals for educational programs and support. In collaboration with all museum staff, the Museum Educator will have creative responsibility and authority for the overall educational direction of the Museum. The Museum Educator will contribute to the development of short-term and long-range, strategic, intellectual, and engagement goals as the Museum continues the expansion of its programs and collections. The Museum Educator will collaborate with staff and other City departments to create educational programs at the Museum as well as outreach events beyond the Museum walls. The Museum Educator will manage the marketing for educational programs and events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

STARTING PAY: $32.55 p/h

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Education, Art Education, Museum Education, or Art History or teaching certificate preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in one of the fields but a Master’s is preferred.
• Must have two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a museum, school district, or classroom. Experience developing and facilitating inquiry-based tours preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and must meet the City’s insurability requirements.

OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Must pass background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with social media platforms
• Experience with inquiry based learning or similar engagement techniques

Exempt : Yes

Type : FT Employee

Department : MUSEUM

Location : REX MUSEUM

Tagged as: REC

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