Curator of Education Job at Gonzaga University (Washington)

Job Description

The Curator of Education is responsible for shaping and leading the museum's education initiatives, ensuring its programs remain dynamic and relevant to both the GU community and a wide range of external audiences in support of the mission of the museum and the university.

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement strategies for integrating museum-based learning into GU courses via outreach and by partnering with faculty
Recruit, organize, implement, and lead the museum’s volunteer docent program
Establish, organize, implement, supervise, and lead a student engagement program, providing student-focused educational events and internship opportunities
Plan, implement, and supervise programs and tours via partnerships and relationships with K-12 teachers
Deliver exhibition- and collection-related on-site tours to groups of all ages, as necessary
Assist and/or lead in the development of educational materials to accompany exhibitions and the permanent collection
Develop, research, and implement innovative educational programming for broad and diverse audiences
Assist the director as a liaison with the academic and civic communities for public relations and special programs
Function as a curator for certain special, temporary exhibitions
Assist in processing online paperwork, contracts, invoices, and documentation for speakers, guest artists, and educational program supplies and partners
Participate in museum networks, national and regional conferences, and professional development opportunities
Monitor evolving best practices in museum education, college and K-12 student engagement, and art- and object-based pedagogy
Evaluate and assess all educational programs
Assist in fundraising and grant writing, especially for educational programs

Requirements

Master's degree in museum studies, art history, art, or museum education
One year experience in a museum education department
Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for educational programming and office work
Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously yet in a timely manner
Excellent grammar, spelling, and verbal communication skills
Astute attention to confidentiality
Contribute as an optimistic, thoughtful, clear, honest, service-oriented member of the museum staff and of the university in relationship with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and community members
Clear understanding of the mission of the museum and of Gonzaga University

Nice to have

Doctoral degree in art education or a field related to art-based museum education
Three or more years of experience in a museum education department, especially in a university museum
Experience in grant writing
Ability to teach as an adjunct in museum studies, museum education, and/or art education
Strong understanding of educational pedagogy, learning styles, and cultural competency
Knowledge of printmaking techniques

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