Adjunct Tour Specialist - Spanish Speaking

MISSION

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect care for and interpret works of art across time cultures geographies and identities centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context demanding continual dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive inclusive understanding of human creativity.

OUR VALUES

All staff members are expected to embrace the museums commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable institution and to adhere to the museums shared values.

Our museum reflects and deepens our collective humanity; the arts are integral to an inspired and just society.

We respect and acknowledge each of our colleagues contributions and expertise across all roles within our organization.

We share in the responsibility to create an antiracist culture built on equity inclusion and justice for all acknowledging that these efforts are intersectional and ongoing.

We encourage and advance a culture of hospitality empathy and gratitude for each visitor supporter and member of our staff.

We embrace innovation and foster change with a progressive understanding ofand obligation to reconsiderour past.

We sustain an open and dynamic civic platform inviting and advancing the diverse perspectives of our city staff visitors and supporters.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Interpretation develops advises on and evaluates narratives and frameworks across our galleries and digital spaces generating engagement prompting discovery and exploration and presenting new perspectives. Interpretation is artwork- and audience-centered: we aim to illuminate the significance of artworks ensure that our choices for presentation have a positive impact on visitors experiences and create dialogue with visitors inviting them to bring their whole selves to conversations in our galleries. We are committed to developing accessible interpretive approaches and strategies that celebrate the uniqueness and importance of the Art Institutes collection.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As part of the area of Gallery Activation within the department of Interpretation the Special Services Adjunct Tour Specialist develops public and private gallery tours especially in Spanish engaging audiences more closely with the museum and with art in our collections and exhibitions. They help shape socially relevant thematics and storylines contribute to realizing these through in-gallery experiences and integrate accessibility strategies throughout. This position requires onsite time commitment to lead and support tours and other programs as appropriate.

Tours and other programs are offered on an as needed basis only and as the Adjunct Tour Specialists non-museum schedule allows. Adjunct Tour Specialist must lead at least 4 tours within every calendar year to remain active.

Expected Range: $125-425

• Job classification: Special Services
• Grade level: Not applicable

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and leads gallery tours in Spanish and English on an as-needed basis. Tours are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour though formats and compensation rates may vary.

Independently researches the museum collection and exhibitions in order to develop and facilitate a variety of public gallery tours. Actively maintains knowledge of the permanent collection exhibition artworks and museum learning.

Attends regular Adjunct Tour Specialist meetings with the full cohort as well as professional development opportunities.

Supports impact assessment gathering participant input and data as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Spanish fluency required.

Previous experience teaching with works of art and general knowledge of art history.

Experience working directly with the public leading tours in an art museum or gallery setting is highly desirable.

Energy and enthusiasm for the mission of the museum and demonstrated commitment to advancing the museums values.

Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate with audiences of different

backgrounds levels of knowledge and types of ability.

Highly collaborative. Ability to function effectively as part of a team.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in a staff culture that benefits from a wide range of experience backgrounds and career paths and we encourage nontraditional candidates to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer