Curator of Education
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Job Description
Job Title
Curator of EducationAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Office Of University Art Collects & ExhibitsProposed Minimum Salary
$3916.67 monthlyJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
A Glimpse of the Job
Under the direction and supervision of the collection curators the Education Curator is responsible for coordinating and administering dynamic educational programs to reach diverse audiences and enhance the mission of UART both on campus and in the surrounding position will plan implement and manage education/outreach activities for the University Art Galleries (UART) at Texas A&M in College Station.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Exhibit Management and Educational Programming:
Collaborates with staff to ensure that permanent and temporary exhibits have ageappropriate inquirybased interactive elements to enhance the visitor experience in the Stark and Forsyth Galleries. This role provides expert advice and directs the implementation of educational exhibit components.
Schedules group tours classes and workshops for Texas A&M students and faculty local schools and other organizations.
Works closely with University staff to create administrate and promote educational and outreach programs to community groups.
Develop a program evaluation process to the assess the quality and impact of all programs.
Works with other departments at Texas A&M to ensure educational access to students faculty and staff.
Maintains all programrelated equipment supplies and educational materials.
Assists in site marketing efforts by creating advertisements print materials and website/social media posts to promote programs and special events.
Helps curators to write and edit exhibit text and otherwise curate temporary exhibitions permanent exhibits and signage for the University Art Galleries.
Other duties as assigned.
Programming Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains positive relationships with the community including students and teachers Bryan/College Station community groups donors and potential donors and colleagues in the field of arts education.
Maintains necessary documentation of program participation and demographic data as needed for reporting requirements.
Works with local media including print radio and TV to actively promoteparticipation in educational programming.
Train and supervise student employees for relevant tasks.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in museum education.
Possesses basic knowledge about the TEKS Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills state standards in relation to the UART.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Regularly reports program activities and accomplishments to leadership.
Works with Museum Director and other staff to design update and implement departmental policies and procedures.
Assists in preparing the annual budget for interpretive and educational initiatives and programs and monitoring of related expenses.
Attends staff and programming meetings.
What you need to know
Salary: $47000 annually
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in education art history museum studies or closely related field.
Two years of work experience in at least two of the following areas: 1 cultural resource interpretation at a historic site museum or similar facility; 2 researching developing and implementing public interpretive programs or events; 3 education in the arts at a secondary school or art enrichment program 4 demonstrated experience in outreach and/or community engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in art education art history museum studies community/public development or closely related field.
Certification in interpretive techniques from a nationally recognized institution.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of photo editing software such as Photoshop or Canva.
Ability to learn and use institutional software.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies regulations rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learning training webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
