Job Description Department: Museum Linde Family Foundation School and Teacher Programs – JM Pay Rate Type: Hourly Employee Type: Job Summary: Colby College Museum of Art Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Support Staff Appointment Viewing and discussing art is a vital part of the Museum’s educational mission of transforming lives through art. As the individual welcoming our youngest visitors to the… Colby College Museum of Art, the gallery educator will play a critical role in creating a dynamic, positive, welcoming, and enriching experience. Reporting to the Linde Family Foundation senior coordinator of school and teacher programs, the person in this role will collaborate cross-departmentally to develop, implement and teach age-appropriate, curriculum-based gallery experiences for about 3,000 Maine K-12 school children each academic year. The ideal candidate is curious, punctual, friendly, detail oriented, and adaptable to changing situations. This position is 6 to 15 hours/week, primarily Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging. THE MUSEUM AND ITS MISSION Located in Waterville, Maine, the Colby College Museum of Art opens access to art and artists, creating a forum for experimentation, research, dialogue, and joyful connection. The Colby College Museum of Art will be a dynamic forum for exploring American art and its histories in ways that will inspire students and those who engage with the museum to value art in their lives and to embrace the complexity of the American experience within a contemporary, globalized world. How we work influences our ability to enact our mission and realize our vision. We aspire for these values to define the Colby Museum’s work culture and how our audiences see themselves as part of the museum: A COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION Working to advance equity and inclusion in the field of American art—and, by doing so, in the wider world—is core to our mission. We feel the urgency of national and campus conversations on inequality and are keenly aware of the unique responsibility that we have as an academic art museum—as a place where we can listen, ask questions, and challenge assumptions—to engage in this dialogue, and to act. We affirm the Colby Museum’s commitment to multidisciplinary teaching and learning and our potential for deep engagement with students will be leveraged in this effort toward fighting racialized violence, injustice, and inequality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and implement arts-integrated gallery experiences for K-12 audience. Greet and manage museum visit logistics at the campus museum and downtown at the museum’s Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. Work closely with staff and teaching artists to coordinate the logistics of a museum visit, which typically includes a gallery experience, studio project, and lunch. Lead or co-lead tours, workshops, and professional development programs for area K-12 educators. Provide support for existing and new education programs. Facilitate interactive in-person and virtual tours for schools. Lead art activities in area schools, in collaboration with classroom teachers, for a multiple-visit program for 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students. Assist with data collection and evaluation of participant feedback. Participate in scheduled training sessions and become trained in all exhibitions and programming. Conduct independent research on artists and artworks in Museum exhibitions and the Museum’s permanent collection Ability to work occasional weekends and/or evenings. Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus Strong oral communication, interpersonal, and public communication skills to interact with all levels of visitors, staff, and trustees. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to complete clear, concise, and accurate reports and other documentation. Unwavering commitment to fostering an antiracist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life paths. Highly motivated, flexible, and comfortable with all audiences. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy. Able to work independently as well as in a team, exercise judgment, establish priorities, and complete projects with minimal supervision and to adjust as new projects are assigned. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel) and Google Suite (e.g., Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides); proficiency and/or ability to learn Airtable, Adobe Creative Suite, EventBrite, SurveyMonkey, Workday, or others specific to Colby College. Bachelor’s degree and two years recent, relevant experience or any equivalent education and experience in Art History, Studio Art, Classroom Teaching, or Museum Studies. Experience in the development of arts-integrated education programs, art-making workshops, and curriculum is preferred. Familiarity with gallery-based discussions that combine visual arts and academic subjects focusing on contemporary art and utilizing visual thinking and inquiry-based learning strategies preferred. Knowledge of and/or experience in contemporary art preferred. Relevant engagement and/or administrative experience preferred. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Reporting to the Linde Family Foundation senior coordinator of school and teacher programs, the educator also works closely with all members of the engagement team, and has ongoing interactions with all museum teams as well as K-12 students, K-12 educators, community partners, and museum guests. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General open office and campus environment. Position involves walking to multiple buildings on campus, sitting, standing, and frequent movement. Occasional lifting is required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. Reliable transportation is required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful and satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply” button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to: Gallery Educator (part-time) – Search Committee Office of Human Resources Colby College 5500 Mayflower Hill Waterville, ME 04901-8855 Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of more than 2,200 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences. In a period of fast-paced progress, Colby is building on its strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes the creation of innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law. Colby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntary leave employment positions to undertake military service or certain types of service in the National Disaster Medical System. USERRA also prohibits employers from discriminating against past and present members of the uniformed services, and applicants to the uniformed services. For more information, please see the USERRA rights notice maintained in the Office of Human Resources. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity. For more information about the College, please visit our web site: www.colby.edu
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