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Job Description: Responsible for museum engagement with pre-K-12 student and family audiences through outreach, workshops, tours and other events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
• Assist Curator of Education in organizing, planning and presenting ArtSmart outreach programs.
• Write curriculum maps and lesson plans following current state and federal standards
• Create and present art lessons for grades pre-k-12
• Coordinate activities for Community Days.
• Assist with event planning, set-up and clean up
• Present hands-on art activities
• Coordinate and present interactive activities and lessons for other programs when needed including ArtSmart Summer Camp, Make-and-Take Workshops and Museum School Tours.
• Prepare supplies and resources for youth education programs.
• Assist with the organization and installation of the annual student exhibition.
• Assist with docents and education volunteer training and scheduling.
• Assist Curator of Education in organizing, planning and presenting ArtSmart outreach programs.
• Work with all members of the education department and assist with other programs as needed.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.
• Observe safety requirements. Report safety issues and items requiring work orders to Supervisor or Security.
• Work effectively with all Artis—Naples team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, Competencies, and Core Values
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in studio art, art history, education or museum studies required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in museums and/or classroom setting is recommended.
• Good customer service skills are required
• Experience teaching is preferred.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical: Is able to analyze and interpret data and prepare accurate and insightful reports, statements and projections.
Creative: Exhibits initiative, resourcefulness and creative thinking to craft successful strategies and solve problems.
Financial: Familiarity with basic accounting functions.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with sensitive topics.
Technical Skills: Has knowledge of computerized information systems used in office systems.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly, confidently and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; participates constructively and thoughtfully in meetings. Maintains poise under pressure.
Written Communication: Writes clearly and persuasively; presents information effectively.
Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports other’s efforts to succeed; fosters a cooperative work environment.
Quality Management: Improves and promotes quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Demonstrates attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and commitment to achieve deadlines.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budgets; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to positive revenue generation; conserves organizational resources.
Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Core Values
Collaborative: Work internally and externally to accomplish something together that we may not be able to accomplish separately to realize shared goals.
Transparency: Behave and communicate in a manner that exudes openness and honesty.
Excellence: A standard of performance that surpasses ordinary standards.
Accountability: The acceptance and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions and results.
Patron-first: Place the patron at the center of our efforts.
Integrity: A commitment to the highest standards, values and principles through every action and decision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment
The work environment varies between classroom setting and general office conditions.