is embarking on a significant renovation project, the Curator of Education and Community Engagement will work closely with the Museum Director, the Curator of Exhibitions, and the Museum’s Docent Corps, in implementing a major transformation of the education department in preparation for the re-opening in the Fall of 2027.
Job Description
Essential Duties:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for diverse audiences, including university classes, university groups, community groups, K–12 students, and local and regional community members.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling and coordinating tours, class visits, and educational group experiences.
- Collaborate with faculty, student organizations, and campus partners to design and deliver programs that align with curricular and co-curricular goals.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, community organizations, and regional partners to expand museum outreach and participation.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for community engagement, including off-site programming and partnerships that extend the museum’s presence beyond campus.
- Coordinate and facilitate public programs such as workshops, lectures, gallery talks, and special events in support of exhibitions and collections.
- Create educational materials and interpretive resources, including lesson plans, activity sheets, and program content that enhance visitor engagement.
- Train, schedule, and support docents, student educators, and volunteers involved in tours and public programming.
- Work collaboratively across museum departments to align educational programming and lesson plans with exhibitions, collections, and institutional priorities.
- Track and report participation in educational programs and outreach efforts; conduct periodic analysis of audience engagement and demographics to inform planning and improve impact.
- Assist with marketing and communications efforts related to education and engagement initiatives, including contributing content for newsletters, social media, and promotional materials.
- Maintain program calendars, schedules, and related documentation to ensure effective coordination and communication.
- Assist with planning and execution of events and use of museum spaces, coordinating with internal staff and external partners.
- Support grant-related activities for education and outreach initiatives, including data collection and reporting as needed.
- Order and maintain supplies for educational programming and outreach activities.
- Ensure all education and engagement processes are well-documented and consistently followed.
- Represent the museum at campus and community events, serving as an ambassador for programs and initiatives.
- Sustain working knowledge of museum field best practices and maintain American Alliance of Museums standards related to education and public engagement.
- Serve as advisor for the Art Museum Student Organization (AMSO), and lead sustainable activities developed by AMSO student officers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education or a related field required. A minimum of 2 years working in Art Education, Museums, and Public Programming.
Consideration may be given to candidates with 4 years experience working in a Museum Education position; experience developing curriculum and/or educational materials; experience working with diverse audiences; experience supervising students and docents/volunteers; team-building skills with a collaborative management style; familiarity with CRM systems and program tracking tools; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends; ability to perform essential job functions that require mobility within the facility; basic computer proficiency (email, Google Suite, or Microsoft Office).
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter and Resume/CV
Special Instructions (if applicable)
For questions about this position, contact Jason E. Shaiman, Interim Director and Curator of Exhibitions, at shaimaje@miamioh.edu.
