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Assistant Museum Registrar

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Waterville, ME · On-site

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Gallery Educator

Waterville, ME

Museum Linde Family Foundation School and Teacher Programs - JM Pay Rate Type: Hourly Employee Type ... 8th grade students. * Assist with data collection and evaluation of participant feedback.

Colby College

Gallery Educator

Waterville, ME

Museum Linde Family Foundation School and Teacher Programs - JM Pay Rate Type: Hourly Employee Type ... 8th grade students. * Assist with data collection and evaluation of participant feedback.

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What are Assistant Museum Educators?

Assistant Museum Educators are professionals who support the educational mission of museums by helping to develop, organize, and deliver educational programs and activities for visitors of all ages. They often assist in planning tours, workshops, and interactive exhibits, working closely with lead educators and curators to ensure engaging learning experiences. Their responsibilities may also include preparing educational materials, facilitating group visits, and supporting outreach initiatives. Assistant Museum Educators play a vital role in making museum content accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Museum Educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Museum Educator, you need a background in education, art history, or museum studies, along with experience in curriculum development and public engagement. Familiarity with educational technologies, visitor management systems, and digital presentation tools is often required. Strong communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills help in connecting with diverse audiences and facilitating interactive learning experiences. These abilities are crucial for delivering effective educational programs and fostering meaningful visitor engagement in a museum setting.

How does an Assistant Museum Educator typically collaborate with curators and other museum staff when planning educational programs?

Assistant Museum Educators work closely with curators, exhibit designers, and education coordinators to develop engaging programs that align with current exhibitions and the museum's mission. They often participate in planning meetings, contribute ideas for interactive activities, and help adapt content for diverse audiences. Effective collaboration ensures that educational offerings are accurate, accessible, and enriching for visitors. Building strong relationships with colleagues across departments is essential for creating cohesive and impactful learning experiences.

What is the difference between Assistant Museum Educator vs Museum Educator?

AspectAssistant Museum EducatorMuseum Educator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in education, history, art, or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in education, museum studies, or related
Work EnvironmentAssists with educational programs, guided tours, and visitor engagementDesigns and leads educational programs, develops curriculum, and interacts with visitors
Employer & Industry UsageCommon entry-level role in museums, cultural institutionsMore experienced role, often with additional responsibilities

Assistant Museum Educators typically support educational activities and assist senior staff, while Museum Educators lead programs and develop educational content. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in museum settings, but Museum Educators usually have more experience and responsibilities.

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Museum Educator - BYU Museum of Art

Museum Educator - BYU Museum of Art

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Brigham Young University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 538 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Museum Educator
Family Programs and Student Coordinator position will provide leadership in the development, administration, and promotion of programs and services for the effective enhancement of the Museum learning experience for all museum audiences. The position will work in close cooperation with curators and other museum departments to write curriculum resources and interpretive material for exhibitions and collections. The position will also initiate and execute programs relating to family audiences and children. This position will also aid in recruiting, training, and supervising student employees and interns as well as museum docents and volunteers. Additionally, this person will be called upon to carry out special development projects for the Director.
What you'll do in this position:
Serve as Primary Educator on Select Exhibitions
  • Function as the primary educator on 2-3 exhibitions per year.
  • Attend regular exhibition planning meetings with museum staff.
  • Develop educational and interactive materials that support exhibitions.
  • Create educational content and resources in a timely manner.
  • Plan exhibition-related programming, such as guest lectures, panel discussions, and films.
  • Train student educators and docents to support exhibition tours and programming.

Design and Implement Programs for Family and Community Audiences
  • Design and implement engaging educational experiences for families and young children.
  • Develop educational materials, gallery guides, and interpretive resources for family audiences.
  • Collaborate with the Education team to evaluate the effectiveness of family programming.
  • Mentor and train BYU art education students involved in family and community programs.

Track, Evaluate, and Support Educational Programs
  • Assist in evaluating the success and impact of educational programs.
  • Maintain visitor and program attendance data and contribute to monthly and annual reporting.
  • Update training materials and coordinate annual training on museum policies and procedures.

Coordinate Student Employees, Interns, and Volunteers
  • Assist with recruiting and hiring student employees.
  • Mentor and supervise student employees in a professional museum environment.
  • Ensure student staff follow museum policies, procedures, and scheduling expectations.

Research and Apply Museum Education Best Practices
  • Research educational theory and best practices to enhance museum learning experiences.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students to improve educational engagement with museum audiences.
  • Contribute to scholarship and professional discussions related to museum education.

Professional Development and Other Duties
  • Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, and departmental meetings.
  • Serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.

What qualifies you for this role:
Required:
  • A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (art history, art education, education, and/or related field), with at least 2 years' experience in an art museum setting or in an art education setting
  • Experience in the application of museum educational learning theory, curriculum development, and current museum pedagogy for adult audience, university audiences, and family audiences.
  • Experience in researching, developing, and writing educational materials
  • Knowledge of and understanding of museum education principles and practices
  • Experience in relating on a peer level with schoolteachers, administrators, museum professionals, and university faculty
  • Knowledge of museum resources and ability to relate materials to family audiences
  • Knowledge and application of technology and online resources in the area of public and museum education
  • Research, analysis, conceptual thinking, innovation
  • Knowledge of and ability to communicate persuasively with campus faculty and community
  • Ability to supervise and effectively mentor student employees and interns
  • Ability to provide program leadership including vision and strategy
  • Commitment to public service in a museum context

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in relevant discipline (art history, art education, education, and/or related field) with 3 or more years' experience in an art museum setting or in an art education setting.

Application Instructions:
Please submit the following documents along with your resume:
  • Cover Letter
  • Academic Writing Sample (maximum of 5 pages)
  • 2 Professional References

What we offer in return:
In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
  • 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
  • Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
  • Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
  • Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
  • Access to athletic facilities
  • Excellent medical/dental benefits
  • Short/long-term disability benefits
  • Paid parental and maternity leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Free on-campus parking
  • Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
  • Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 51
Typical Starting Pay: $59,000.00 to $75,500.00 annually
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

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