"Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator"

Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator

Job ID: 288280

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing educational programming for exhibitions and adjunct programming. Serves as liaison with the campus community, building relationships and developing course curricula in conjunction with museum programming, faculty research interests, and course offerings.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizes and leads tours and workshops for university, K-12, and adult audiences
2. Plans and coordinates on-site programs and events with guest artists, faculty, staff, and organizations
3. Identifies and builds new ways for students and visitors to interact and engage with museum
4. May assist in coordinating educational and outreach events for the museum or assigned location
5. Designs and implements docent program for students that utilizes visual thinking strategies and peer-to-peer facilitation of in-gallery experiences
6. Develops content and interdisciplinary educational materials
7. May be responsible for creating volunteer manuals and building a framework for volunteer management

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a History or Education related discipline

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Two (2) years related work experience in museums, non-profit, cultural, education and/or arts industry venues

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an Art's related discipline

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $51,600-$61,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to exercise the highest level of integrity and professionalism
Able to be highly driven, flexible, self-motivated, and independent worker
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of administrative support and standard office best practices
Knowledge of museum process, protocols, and terminology

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50% - 74% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply

visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=288280&PostingSeq=1