Title: Curator of Education, Jundt

VP Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Jundt Museum

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Job Purpose

The Curator of Education is responsible for shaping and leading the museum’s education initiatives, ensuring its programs remain dynamic and relevant to both the GU community and a wide range of external audiences in support of the mission of the museum and the university.

Essential Functions

• 60% - Museum Education
• Develop and implement strategies for integrating museum-based learning into GU courses via outreach and by partnering with faculty.
• Recruit, organize, implement, and lead the museum’s volunteer docent program.
• Establish, organize, implement, supervise, and lead a student engagement program, providing student-focused educational events and internship opportunities.
• Plan, implement, and supervise programs and tours via partnerships and relationships with K-12 teachers.
• Deliver exhibition- and collection-related on-site tours to groups of all ages, as necessary.
• Assist and/or lead in the development of educational materials to accompany exhibitions and the permanent collection; these materials may include, but are not limited to, educators’ guides, packets, family guides, special brochures, online materials, social media, videos, and articles.
• Develop, research, and implement innovative educational programming for broad and diverse audiences; these programs may include, but are not limited to, lectures, seminars, symposia, workshops, family activities, and student activities.
• 30% - Outreach and other duties
• Assist the director as a liaison with the academic and civic communities for public relations and special programs.
• Function as a curator for certain special, temporary exhibitions.
• Assist in processing online paperwork, contracts, invoices, and documentation for speakers, guest artists, and educational program supplies and partners.
• Participate in museum networks, national and regional conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor evolving best practices in museum education, college and K-12 student engagement, and art- and object-based pedagogy.
• Evaluate and assess all educational programs.
• Assist in fundraising and grant writing, especially for educational programs.
• 10% - Perform other duties as assigned and as necessary in support of the mission of the museum and of the university.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Educational Requirement

Master's Degree

Years Of Related Experience Requirement

1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Skills & Abilities

• Master’s degree in museum studies, art history, art, or museum education.
• One year experience in a museum education department.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for educational programming and office work.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously yet in a timely manner.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Astute attention to confidentiality.
• Contribute as an optimistic, thoughtful, clear, honest, service-oriented member of the museum staff and of the university in relationship with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and community members.
• Clear understanding of the mission of the museum and of Gonzaga University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in art education or a field related to art-based museum education.
• Three or more years of experience in a museum education department, especially in a university museum.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Ability to teach as an adjunct in museum studies, museum education, and/or art education.
• Strong understanding of educational pedagogy, learning styles, and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of printmaking techniques.

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $25.88 - $26.62 per hour

Pay Range

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 25.88

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 32.36

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 38.83

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: True

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: False

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