Gallery Activation

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and facilitates a robust set of onsite public gallery tours for multi-generational constituencies with a focus on adults. Teaches at least six times per week for the benefit of adult or general audiences in the museum.
• Researches the museum collection and exhibitions in order to develop and facilitate a variety of innovative learning experiences. Actively maintains knowledge of permanent collection, exhibition artworks, and museum learning.
• Leads tours and experiences in the galleries, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Learning Center and online, sometimes with community members and other museum staff, including helping to plan and execute multi-generational events.
• Contributes to the planning and implementation of the teaching corps supporting recruitment, curriculum development, and ongoing training for volunteers, interns, fellows, staff, and more as needed.
• Supports impact assessment, gathering participant input and data.
• Contributes to project development discussions, generating insights and ideas for implementing programs and other initiatives in in-Gallery Learning, the department of Interpretation, and the museum.
• Maintains clear communication with colleagues about ongoing priorities, goals, and projects. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with communities, artists, adults, or college students in museums or other informal learning settings required.
• Previous experience teaching with works of art and general knowledge of art history required.
• Experience working directly with the public leading tours in an art museum or gallery setting is highly desirable.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Energy and enthusiasm for the mission of the museum and demonstrated commitment to advancing the museum’s values.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with audiences of different backgrounds, levels of knowledge, and types of ability.
• Highly collaborative. Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Digital fluency essential; experience with data fidelity, database management, and museum object records preferred; proficiency in MSOffice, Google suite and experience with remote work systems required.