Museum Educator & Student Programs Lead

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Museum Educator, Community Engagement to develop, lead, and manage community tours and the internship program for student guides.

Reporting to the Director of the Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry and Head of Education, this full-time role mentors student guides, coordinates K‑12 components, and shapes experiential learning through inquiry‑based teaching across campus partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Experience designing experiential learning or leadership development programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads public tours for community groups and general public.
• Manages internship programs and student gallery guides.
• Collaborates with K‑12 education staff to support school tours and family programs.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors student guides; creates training curricula.

Skills

Student mentorship

Communication

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in museum education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Museum Educator, Community Engagement to develop, lead, and manage community tours and the internship program for student guides.

Reporting to the Director of the Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry and Head of Education, this full-time role mentors student guides, coordinates K‑12 components, and shapes experiential learning through inquiry‑based teaching across campus partners.