Part-Time Community Arts Liaison & Field Trip Lead

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a part-time CAI Liaison to serve as the primary educator and contact for one of twelve CAI partner sites. You will help create and facilitate art programming for youth 6-14, both at the Museum and off-site, in collaboration with the Manager of Community Arts.

The role includes coordinating with partner site staff, transporting youth on MFA vans for field trips, and supporting a collaborative installation each May.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in museum education, art education, studio art, social work, urban studies, or related field.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated experience with planning and leading art programs for children and families in culturally diverse communities.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to speak and write in Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, and/or Spanish preferred.
• Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, patience, independence, and self-motivation.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.

Responsibilities

• Developing art programming and activities for youth at the CAI partner site.
• Driving the MFA 15 passenger van to transport youth to the Museum for a minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 field trips per fiscal year.
• Connecting youth families to special programs, events, and opportunities at the Museum.
• Supporting the Lead Artist of the Artist Project to facilitate 4 art‑making sessions that culminate in a collaborative installation each May with all 12 CAI partner sites.
• Administrative tasks such as sharing lesson plans, tracking program attendance, collecting participant demographic information and release forms, and sharing photos and highlights from visits.
• Attending a monthly, in‑person, evening CAI Liaison team meeting.

Skills

Mandarin

Cantonese

Portuguese

Spanish

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a part-time CAI Liaison to serve as the primary educator and contact for one of twelve CAI partner sites. You will help create and facilitate art programming for youth 6-14, both at the Museum and off-site, in collaboration with the Manager of Community Arts.

The role includes coordinating with partner site staff, transporting youth on MFA vans for field trips, and supporting a collaborative installation each May.