POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Museum Education

DEPARTMENT: Art Education                                    SITE: TS

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                                         GRADE: A

 BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Performance duties include responsibility for coordinating programs, activities and budget of the Education Department of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art. Work is performed under the administrative guidance of the Museum Director as part of the Museum Management Team composed of the Director Associate Curator and Registrar, Development Coordinator, and Education Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate planning, scheduling and evaluation of Museum related educational programs including docent/volunteer training, educational programs including tours, classes (children through adult), lectures, workshops, symposia, family days, and other related programming.
• Serve as liaison to administration and teachers of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco county public and private school systems by develo0ping curriculum related materials and assessing academic needs.
• Serve as grants coordinator for education related grants including State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs funding.
• Plan and coordinate student exhibitions for the Leahla S. Bell Gallery.
• Assist with design and maintenance of museum web site; serve as a contributor to newsletter and other museum publications; and assist with coordination and design of educational materials.
• Serve as liaison with Program Manager of Art Education Center for coursework and staffing development.
• Assist museum staff as needed; perform related duties as required.

Master’s degree in studio art, art education, or museum studies with experience in curriculum development and educational/event planning. Credentialed for college level teaching.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) to five (5) years experience in museum education.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Competencies in PC computing (PowerPoint and web site development a plus). Proven ability to work with volunteers and foster team building skills.
 
 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Revised: 09/2006