Community Engagement Manager at Everson Museum of Art
Job Title: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Syracuse, NY
Salary: $50,000
Description
The Everson Museum of Art seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented Manager of Community Engagement to join the Museum’s Learning & Engagement team. The manager reports to the Director & CEO and the Deputy Director and works alongside a Manager of K-12 & Family Programming. This position offers an opportunity to work in a unique setting, be a creative thinker, and work with a staff of dedicated employees. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Maintains existing and develops new neighborhood-based outreach programs.
-Builds and stewards meaningful relationships with new audiences and partners that may be reached through exhibition-related or community collaborations.
-Develops and implements onsite, outreach, and virtual programs relating to special exhibitions and collections for a diverse range of adults.
-Ensures public programs are developed cross-departmentally, connect with strategic priorities, and strengthen relationships with new and current Museum audiences.
-Liaises with area college/university faculty and staff on curriculum-related opportunities and special programs.
-Works with exhibiting and visiting artists to develop and execute public programs, classes, and workshops.
-Maintains an ongoing adult education program with a focus on developing additional revenue streams for the Museum.
-Works closely with the Marketing team to expand visibility of programs and outreach.
-Assists in the creation of interpretive materials in conjunction with exhibitions, including educator resource materials, iPad presentations, family guides, gallery guides, and audio tours; collaborates with curatorial department to ensure that content and interpretive techniques best meet audiences’ needs.
-Manages hiring logistics and conducts background checks for interns and fellows in coordination with Human Resources.
-In collaboration with the K-12 and Family Programming Manager, plans K-12 camps, educational classes and workshops, special community days, and public programs related to special exhibitions and collections.
-In collaboration with the K-12 and Family Programming Manager, plans robust and diverse programming for the Everson’s annual Festival of Trees & Light.
-Incorporates inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles into day-to-day responsibilities.
-Serves as a staff liaison to the Education, Equity & Engagement Committee.
-Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience in art education, museum studies, public programming, social practice, or relate field required.
-Demonstrated experience with public programs, both in development and execution.
-Knowledge of museums and/or other non-profit organizations, structures and processes.
-Knowledge of databases and/or registrations systems, or willingness and ability to learn. Specific knowledge of Altru or Raisers\’s Edge products a plus!
-Ability to work a schedule that supports the Learning & Engagement Department, including some flexible and variable hours, such as weekends and evenings.
-Strong team player and interpersonal skills.
-Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment.
-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within and beyond the institution.
-Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail, including ability to work on multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.
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