Portland Art Museum Learning Guide

lewisandclark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Art Museum is seeking Learning Guides to facilitate K-12 class visits in galleries off-campus. You will engage groups of 8–12 students in close looking, discussion, and activities around 3–5 artworks for about 45 minutes.

This role requires transportation and offers a chance to learn about Black Artists of Oregon, Africa Fashion, and other exhibitions through structured training and materials.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth or classroom settings is helpful.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students.
• Wost gaining skills in facilitation and leadership.
• Interest in art and how people connect with it.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussion and interaction with art with small groups of K-12 students in the galleries.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and visitors.
• Collaborate with PAM staff to deliver and improve the K-12 class visit program.
• Embrace ongoing learning and feedback.
• Learn about exhibitions through training and materials.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Equity & Inclusion

Spanish language

Tools

Google Drive

Docs

Meet

Calendar

Job description

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Portland Art Museum

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5470 FWS Off-Campus, Portland Art Museum

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-09-07 -

JOB PURPOSE:

Learning Guides facilitate experiences at the Portland Art Museum for K-12 students during class visits. They create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students of all ages feel a sense of belonging and know their voices are valued. Learning Guides engage groups of 8 - 12 students in close looking, discussion, and activities with 3 - 5 artworks for about 45 minutes. These participant-driven experiences foster curiosity, exploration, self-reflection, and open-ended inquiry (and fun!).

This role is off-campus, reliable transportation is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate discussion and interaction with art with small groups of K-12 students (and occasionally college students) in the galleries.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and visitors.
• Collaborate with the Head of Youth and Educator Programs, other educators, and PAM staff to deliver and continuously improve the K-12 class visit program.
• Embrace ongoing learning and a culture of respectful feedback and growth.
• Learn about Black Artists of Oregon, Africa Fashion, and other exhibitions at the Portland Art Museum through training and materials provided.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working with youth is helpful, but not required.
• Proficiency in Spanish or other language in addition to English is appreciated, but not required.
• A strong interest in working with youth of all ages and developing collaborative leadership skills.
• A strong interest in art, in how people connect with art, and in how people connect with each other through art.
• Friendly, creative, and open to learning new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to commit to a schedule.
• Ability to check email while off site and use Google Drive, Docs, Meet, and Calendar.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Have reliable transportation to downtown Portland during weekdays.

BENEFITS:

• Learn from a well established local non-profit entity.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 8-10 hours per week
• Wednesday and Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm plus Plus 2hrs weekly for research/prep

RATE OF PAY:

$16.80 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

Federal Work Study is required

Note: The role is off-campus and transportation is NOT provided

Career Readiness Competencies gained through this position include:

• Communication : Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.
• Critical Thinking : Identify and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Teamwork : Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Equity & Inclusion : Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.

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