Studio Museum in Harlem

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About Our Organization Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society. Job Summary The Studio Museum in Harlem seeks a highly motivated and energetic museum education professional to coordinate its School and Educator Programs. The Museum’s School Programs offer a rich resource for teachers and students to explore and examine art and culture through engagement with the Studio Museum’s mission. The School and Educator Programs Coordinator plays a key role in planning and implementing these initiatives, which include multi-session school partnerships, artist classroom visits, and pre- and post-museum sessions. These programs reflect the Museum’s commitment to serving as a natural extension of the classroom. At the heart of our school programs is the formation of creative partnerships with schools serving pre-K through 12th grade students, working collaboratively to enhance curricula and support innovative teaching practices. Educator Programs demonstrate the Museum’s dedication to extending learning beyond traditional classroom and museum experiences. These programs respond to the growing demand for high-quality arts education from an interdisciplinary perspective. The Coordinator will organize a range of Educator Programs that recognize teachers as professionals at the center of education, whose contributions profoundly impact student learning and development. This position reports to the Senior Director of Learning and Engagement. Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Collaborate with Learning and Engagement leadership and staff to deepen school audience participation in Museum activities and increase awareness of the Museum’s mission, collection, and exhibitions. • Develop and maintain relationships with teachers, school administrators, and the broader NYC school community to expand school programs in Harlem and surrounding areas. • Coordinate multi-session school partnerships with NYC PreK–12 schools, including planning meetings, in-class sessions, family workshops, and evaluations. Work closely with Museum Educators to develop curricula. • Serve as the primary liaison between school partners and Museum Educators, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout all partnerships. • Organize all Educator Programs, including Open Houses, CTLE-accredited professional development workshops, and customized sessions for partner schools. • Develop online and printed educational resources—such as lesson plans and guides—that connect the Museum’s collection and exhibitions to core school curricula. • Collaborate with relevant departments to produce promotional materials and social media content for School and Educator Programs. • Represent the Museum through publications, conference presentations, and facilitation of professional development sessions at other institutions. • Provide input on program goals and growth opportunities in consultation with department leadership. • Participate in annual budget planning for School and Educator Programs. • Assist in interviewing, selecting, and supervising Education Interns as needed. • Conduct program evaluations and maintain documentation and statistics, with support from the Learning & Engagement Assistant. • Lead inquiry-based tours for students, teachers, and families as needed. • Support the vetting, training, and evaluation of Museum Educators. • Prepare year-end reports. • Perform other duties as assigned. Skills And Qualifications • Experience with community outreach and developing relationships with educational, and social / cultural organizations • Demonstrated ability in the successful development and maintenance of school partnerships and educator programs • Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work with close attention to detail • Proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other related software applications • Flexible and able to work well as part of the Education team and Learning & Engagement Department • Knowledge of contemporary art and artists’ practice • Passion for the dual mission of achieving artistic and educational excellence Education And Experience • Candidates must have a BA/BFA or MA/MFA in art, art history, art education, arts administration, or related fields. • 2-4 years of relevant professional experience including work with NYC K-12 students, teachers and school administrators; school programming with responsibilities in planning, development, and implementation of programs. • Museum education experience is required, classroom teaching experience a plus Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Sitting/Standing/Walking: Approximately 70% of time is spent moving around the work areas including the museum’s galleries, workshops and partnership locations around the city. Balance of time (approximately 30%) working at a desk or in meetings. • Speaking/Hearing: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, visitors and outside agencies, by phone, email and in person. • Vision: Ability to see art objects and to effectively use a computer screen, interpret digital and printed materials, and other appropriate museum materials. Work Environment • This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, requiring a minimum of 35 working hours per week. • Fast-paced environment with varying levels of guests and employees present. • Office locations are wheelchair accessible, with elevators in the building. Other accessibility accommodations can be further discussed. Compensation $ 55,000-75,000 annually Salary is commensurate with experience within the guidelines of a small not-for-profit. A competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement account, and substantial vacation time. Application Instructions Please upload your resume and a cover letter to your application. No phone calls or emails, please. Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, only a select number of applicants will be contacted due to the volume of interest. The Studio Museum in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At the Studio Museum, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences, and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.