Title: Education Coordinator,

The Worcester Art Museum’s mission is to connect people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art.

Education & Experience Code

Since its beginning, education has been a cornerstone of the Worcester Art Museum. We strive to create educational opportunities that support the Museum’s mission to connect people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art. Studio classes, tours, gallery workshops, exhibitions, interactives, and public programs help inspire visitors of all ages, means, backgrounds, and abilities to engage with WAM’s collection. Our goal is to foster an accessible, visitor-centric culture of exploration and learning for the welcome and benefit of all. We do that through approachable interpretation and by following best teaching practices, being fiscally responsible, monitoring successes and shortcomings, and enhancing local and regional partnerships. By connecting art with individual experiences, joy, and discovery, we build a community of educated and passionate citizens for whom the Museum becomes a hallmark of their lives.

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 32 hours/week

Reports To: Manager of Public and Education Programs

Direct Reports: None

Pay Rate: $18.64 - $20.50 / hour

Purpose: To plan, promote, and coordinate youth tours and programs; develop and evaluate audiences for programs; maintain records of attendance.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at WAM:

At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.

Vaccine Policy at WAM:

The safety and well-being of our staff, families, volunteers, visitors, and community are important to the Worcester Art Museum. In an effort to keep everyone safe, we will require proof of full vaccination and booster as a condition of employment. The Museum will consider exemptions from the requirement due to a qualifying medical exception or a sincerely held religious belief. The Museum is not required to provide an accommodation if doing so poses a direct threat to others in the workplace or if it creates an undue hardship to the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and implement Gallery Studio Workshop programs in collaboration with the Tour Programs Coordinator.
• Schedule and implement Artful Play and Head Start programs for the Museum’s youngest visitors in collaboration with the Manager of Public and Education Programs
• Develop and evaluate audiences for programs
• Prepare materials and track use of supplies and instructor hours for Gallery Studio Workshops, Artful Play, and Head Start programs
• Communicate with faculty instructors and assistants for Education programs
• Maintain records of attendance and demographics for applicable programs
• Assist with Arms and Armor school and youth programming
• Assist with online tour and outreach requests and scheduling
• Answer inquiries from the public, members, volunteers, and staff pertaining to programs, classes, and events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of best practices for early childhood education
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives
• Previous experience leading programs for young children
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff and the public with courtesy and tact
• Knowledge of office systems, including processing credit cards, batching, telephone protocol, and clerical duties
• Past experience with Altru database helpful.
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous projects amidst a busy work environment
• Availability to work flexible schedule, including weekends

EDUCATION:

Associates degree preferred or equivalent experience. Education in early child development; some knowledge of art or art education

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience working in a museum or classroom environment