Apprentice Museum Educator at The Rubin Museum of Art – Museum Studies

Semester: Summer/Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

Commitment:

Approximately 20 hours/week – weekdays plus some weekends for events
10-12 months

Description: The Apprentice Museum Educator (AME) program at the Rubin Museum of Art provides practical skills to university students or recent graduates interested in future careers in the arts, programming and museum education for school & families and/or adults. Participants develop an understanding of gallery teaching, facilitation of public programs, and museum administration.

The AME program offers two tracks of focus – School & Family Programs and Adult Programs
Please note in your cover letter if you are interested in one or both areas.

SCHOOL & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Assist with management of K-12 Math and Mandalas Residency Program and act as a liaison between Educators and Teaching Artist. Provide administrative support for summer teens program Virtual World: Teens Code.
Develop lesson plans and curriculums for Family Sunday programs.
Support production of annual Family Events including Losar (Himalayan New Year) and Block Party.
Assist marketing initiatives for the department with web updates and e-blasts.
Support K-12 programs, workshops, and tours.
Prepare materials and supplies for gallery programs, workshops, and tours.
Attend educator and docent trainings to develop and present gallery tours.
General administrative support.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Attend educator trainings and learn to lead gallery tours
Assist and support set-up, production, and house management of the museum’s public programs including concerts, films, talks, performances, and workshops
Research ideas for future programs, obtaining contact and/or biographical information about performers/speakers
Correspondence with artists, speakers, and presenters
General administrative support with marketing initiatives including creating and editing marketing materials for the museum’s website, social media, flyers, handouts, etc.
Attend educator and docent trainings to develop and present gallery tours.
Develop, plan and lead your own program with the other AM Es and with support from the programming team.

Skills and qualifications:

Junior/senior in college, graduate student or recent graduate preferably studying art education, museum studies or related field
Must have strong organizational skills. Attention to detail is necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Able to work independently and have strong interpersonal skills.
An interest in South Asian, lndo-Tibetan or Himalayan studies also desired but not necessary.

Availability:

School & Family Programs

Monday, Wednesday, Friday -10:00 AM -5:00 PM (days and times negotiable)
Weekends as needed

Adult Programs

Wednesday and/or Friday -12:00 PM -9:00 PM (start time negotiable but must be able to stay until 9:00 PM or later on one of those days)
One weekday for ad min -Mondays or Tuesdays preferable
Weekends as needed

What type of training is provided?

Training in …

project management, curriculum planning and basic marketing skills.
museum education techniques paired with opportunities to teach workshops, lead tours and engage with visitors.
Research, development and production of public programs.

Is this a paid position?

AM Es receive a modest monthly stipend of $450 and course credit if needed
Discounts at the museum cafe and shop
Free admission with museum ID to most New York City institutions
Opportunity to continue beyond the initial 12-15 week AME internship
Professional development opportunities

To Apply:

Deadline for application: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Send resume and cover Jetter to: volunteersandinterns@rubinmuseum.org
In the subject headline, note “Apprentice Museum Educator”
Please attach both cover Jetter and resume as PDF files to your email, with both files containing a format as follows: If the applicant is named John Smith their files should look like: “SMITHJ_coverletter.pdf” “SMJTHJ_resume.pdf”