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About the Norton Museum of Art:

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community.

Our Commitments:

To uphold our mission and ensure the Norton’s relevance to our community, we are dedicated to the following principles:

• Art: We celebrate and share excellence in the arts in all its forms.
• Audience: We cultivate meaningful dialogues and relationships with a diverse and inclusive audience.
• Ambassadors: Our employees, Trustees, volunteers, and partners are the vital links connecting Art and Audience.
• Foundations: We are committed to preserving the Norton’s fiscal and physical legacy for future generations.

Position Summary:

The College Art Ambassadors report to the Director of Community Access Programs. They work with museum staff, teaching artists, and the Learning and Community Engagement audiences, including visitors from the Community Access Program. College Art Ambassadors meet bi-weekly to discuss various topics related to art and community. They also assist in leading museum tours, art activities in the community, Art After Dark: College Night, and help publish the Palm Zine: College Students’ Perspective on Art + Community.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Demonstrated interest in art education, museums, or community-based programs.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Reliable, organized, and collaborative.
• Bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate with co-workers and participants.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a commitment to learning and growing in a museum environment.
• Be open to feedback and actively engage in group discussions, workshops, and public events.
• Be flexible and adaptable in dynamic, creative work settings.
• Be willing to learn new software and creative tools (InDesign, Lightroom, digital cameras).
• Commute to the museum and offsite program locations.
• Have access to a laptop for assignments and meetings.
• Work as a team to support the other College Art Ambassadors and LCE Team.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a background check.
• Having prior experience in arts, education, or public engagement is a plus but not required.
• Be bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Haitian Creole (preferred, not required).
• All College Art Ambassadors must have reliable transportation to and from the museum and offsite locations

Hours and Compensation: 

• Term: Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 (October 6th, 2026 - March 26th, 2027)
• Monday - Friday, variable schedule; bi-weekly Friday meetings required
• Temporary, Non-Exempt
• Compensation: $17.00/hr

Location Requirements:

At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day. 

• Museum Location: 1450 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 3341

Benefits Offerings:

The museum provides competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits may differ based on employment status. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Worksite plans & Additional Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, employer paid
• Short-term Disability Insurance, employer paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan and 2% employer match 
• Considerable paid time off, plus 4 additional discretionary days, and 9 recognized holidays 
• Flex Work options; hybrid & flexible schedule after an employee’s 90-day probationary period. NOTE: FlexWork is not suitable for all positions. 
• 20% discount for staff in the Museum store
• 10% discount at The Restaurant
• Membership to the ROAM Museum network 

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Norton Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Norton Museum of Art makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.