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Nevada Museum Of Art

Education Internship

Reno, NV

Develop communications skills with the Museum Educator team, students, and teachers from diverse backgrounds. * Gain classroom and group management skills. HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS * Facilitate ...

Nevada Museum Of Art

Education Internship

Reno, NV · On-site

Develop communications skills with the Museum Educator team, students, and teachers from diverse backgrounds. * Gain classroom and group management skills. HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS * Facilitate ...

Nevada Museum Of Art

Education Internship

Reno, NV · On-site

Develop communications skills with the Museum Educator team, students, and teachers from diverse backgrounds. * Gain classroom and group management skills. HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS * Facilitate ...

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Nevada Museum Of Art

Digital Content Specialist

Reno, NV · On-site

$56K/yr

... the Museum's social media presence, developing original content, supporting digital communications initiatives, and helping connect audiences with exhibitions, collections, educational programs ...

Nevada Museum Of Art

Digital Content Specialist

Reno, NV · Hybrid

$56K/yr

... the Museum's social media presence, developing original content, supporting digital communications initiatives, and helping connect audiences with exhibitions, collections, educational programs ...

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Visitor Services Associate

Virginia City, NV · On-site

... City Museum, and on the Alder Gulch Shorline Railroad. - Sell tickets/passes for NC Museum ... Other combinations of equivalent education and experience may be considered. How to apply Apply ...

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How much do museum educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum educator in Reno, NV is $22.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.74 and $24.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Museum Educator, you need a background in education, art history, or museum studies, combined with strong presentation and curriculum development skills. Familiarity with digital learning tools, collections management systems, and educational programming software is often required. Outstanding communication, creativity, and adaptability help engage diverse audiences and foster inclusive learning environments. These skills are critical for delivering meaningful educational experiences and promoting lifelong learning within the museum setting.

How does a Museum Educator collaborate with curators and other staff to develop educational programs?

Museum Educators work closely with curators, exhibit designers, and public programming teams to ensure that educational programs align with current exhibits and the museum’s mission. This collaboration often involves attending planning meetings, contributing educational insights to exhibit interpretation, and co-developing resources like guided tours or interactive workshops. By working cross-functionally, Museum Educators help create engaging learning experiences for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, while ensuring factual accuracy and accessibility. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this collaborative environment.

What are museum educators?

Museum educators are professionals who design and implement educational programs and experiences within museums. They work to engage visitors of all ages, helping them understand and connect with the museum’s exhibits and collections. These educators often lead tours, workshops, and interactive activities, tailoring their approach to different learning styles and audiences. Their goal is to make museum content accessible, informative, and enjoyable, fostering a deeper appreciation for art, history, science, or culture.

What Does a Museum Educator Do?

As a museum educator, you design art education programs, teach visitors or other scholars about a museum’s collection or a specific exhibit at the institution, and organize talks and lectures related to your museum and your field. Museum educators work for art museums, natural history museums, design museums, children’s museums, smaller galleries, and at universities and colleges. Your responsibilities differ depending on the type of institution for which you work, but generally, your duties include designing curricula, drafting essays or descriptions for exhibits, participating in creating department budgets, and performing other administrative tasks.

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Education Internship

Education Internship

Nevada Museum Of Art

Reno, NV

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Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Description

Part-time/Temporary/9-12 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday and the second Saturday of each month. The Museum is an EOE.


As an Education Intern, for the Nevada Museum of Art, this position will support select educational programs in the education department that help to foster diverse audiences and lifelong learning. The intern will support the School Tours program as well as the monthly Hands ON! Second Saturday program. The intern will learn how to lead School Tours and Art Labs by facilitating art projects and tours using inquiry-based techniques. 


The intern will gain an understanding of how to use and implement National Core Arts Standards and Nevada Academic Content Standards in gallery and classroom settings. With a student-centered approach, this position will learn grade-specific content and interdisciplinary arts integration topics while making meaningful connections with the exhibitions of the Nevada Museum of Art. 


This internship is overseen by the Nell J. Redfield School Services Manager. 


TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


SCHOOL TOURS

  • Lead inquiry-based school tours through the Museum's collections and exhibitions. 
  • Lead Art Labs (art marking component) in the classroom utilizing the standards. 
  • Integrate the National Core Arts Standards and Nevada Academic Content Standards for each grade-banded school tour and art lab. 
  • Develop communications skills with the Museum Educator team, students, and teachers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Gain classroom and group management skills.

HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS

  • Facilitate monthly art projects with families during Hands On! Second Saturday each month by greeting families as they enter the classroom spaces and guiding the groups through each step of the art project. 
  • Assist with the setup, project prep, and the cleaning of the classroom spaces.
  • Engage with the Museum project volunteers, who support the facilitation of the projects, by working alongside them to create a welcoming space for creativity and learning.

Requirements

  • All majors accepted, Juniors - Seniors preferred. 
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Must be a self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to anticipate, recognize, and solve problems. 
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.


SCHEDULE

  • 120 Hours Per Semester - 3 UNR credits available
  • Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Second Saturdays 9:30 am- 4:30 pm
  • Must be available at least 9 hours a week

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