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Education Program Facilitator

Education Program Facilitator

Racine Art Museum Association, Inc.Racine, WI, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

About the Racine Art Museum

The Racine Art Museum Association’s (RAMA’s) two-campus organization consists of the Racine Art Museum (RAM) and the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum). Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, RAM opened in May 2003 and expanded the work of the 85-year-old Wustum. It has become a popular destination for the 11 million residents of the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and visitors from across the US and beyond. RAMA operates both locations, using Wustum as its visual education center and the downtown campus, RAM, as home to its internationally recognized exhibitions of contemporary crafts. RAM holds the largest collection of contemporary craft art (ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal, and art jewelry) in the United States. RAMA’s programs enhance rather than duplicate those offered by larger museums to the north and south. RAMA has been considered a leader in providing high quality arts education to people of all ages since the 1940s. Today, Wustum houses one of the largest studio arts education programs of any museum in Wisconsin. The museums are accredited by the American Association of Museums, Washington, DC—only 3% of US museums have this distinction.

RAMA is seeking a candidate that is enthusiastic, team oriented, and proactive with the ability to work creatively and independently to join our dedicated and collaborative team.

General Summary of Position :

Assist the Director of Education and School and Family Programs Coordinator with the planning, preparation, and facilitation of museum programs including but not limited to RAM on the Road (ROTR), ROTR Second Grade, Outreach 5 (Fifth Grade), Zero Waste 8 (Eighth Grade), and a variety of family programming on and off-site. Duties include assistance in planning, preparation, facilitation, set up and clean up. This position requires a flexible schedule to meet the needs of school and museum programming and event schedules. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Principal Job Functions :

Program Facilitation :

  • Work with education team to deliver interactive and age-appropriate activities that encourage participation, learning, and engagement.
  • Ensure smooth operation of programming before, during, and after programming and events by being proactive with preparation, and organization of supplies and equipment prior to each program or event.
  • Work with full education department and other staff as appropriate to provide a coordinated and successful program at either museum or in other community venues.
  • Assist in the teaching / facilitating of programming as directed.
  • Greet and welcome program participants and assist them as needed.
  • Assess supplies and equipment and notify appropriate staff when materials need replenishing.

Program and Event Support :

  • Assist appropriate staff in adapting content and delivery methods to meet the needs of different audiences, learning styles, and skill sets.
  • Assist in gathering formal and informal feedback and communicate observations to the education team to help modify program quality as needed.
  • Assist with set up of SPARK! and SPARK! on the Road programs on-site and off-site.
  • Participate in staff development and basic training made available for working with audience groups with challenges such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss.
  • Assist appropriate staff to provide dates, images, written content, photos, and information for programs and events to RAM’s marketing team as directed.
  • Support instructors during setup and cleanup before and after programs and events and assist in carrying out special requests.
  • Carry out special requests by instructors prior to, during, and after programs and events.
  • Support docents and volunteers as needed or directed.

    • General Museum Duties :

  • Serve on internal museum committees as assigned and / or desired.
  • Assist at Wustum Museum front desk when necessary to greet museum guests, answer questions, record museum attendance, take class registrations, process payments and / or answer phones.
  • Help at both museums with special events, receptions, weekend duties, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Required Knowledge and Skills :

  • Must be current on all museum exhibitions, programs, and events.
  • Must have knowledge of a variety of studio art making techniques and terms.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of museum education policies and procedures.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-tasks and proactively follow through on projects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with different constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
  • Command of Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills required.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.

    • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, Art, or a related field.
  • Two to three years’ experience working as an art teacher, art educator, artist, or facilitating other cultural programs preferred.

    • Note : The job description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of the exclusive standards, responsibilities, duties or skills required. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required.

    Equal Opportunity

    RAMA complies with all Federal and State anti-discrimination statutes and does not discriminate for any reasons outlined in Federal or State law. This policy will be in effect in all hiring situations for full-time as well as part-time employees, temporary part-time employees, educational instructors, interns, and volunteers who enhance staff functions.

    Mail or email cover letter and resume to :

    Veronica Averkamp, School and Family Programs Coordinator

    Racine Art Museum and Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts

    PO Box 187

    441 Main Street

    Racine, WI 53403

    vaverkamp@ramart.org

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