Education Specialist - Museum jobs in Keene, NH

Education Specialist - Museum conducts research activities concerned with educational programs and services in a museum. Creates and distributes educational materials and publications for museum visitors and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions. Being an Education Specialist - Museum may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Education Specialist - Museum occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Education Specialist - Museum typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Museum Educator
  • Currier Museum of Art
  • Manchester, NH FULL_TIME
  • Description

    The Currier Museum of Art seeks a Senior Museum Educator to lead the content development and design of training programs for school and adult tours of the museum collection, special exhibitions, Frank Lloyd Wright houses, and the Chandler House. The candidate will serve as lead museum educator on gallery interpretation in partnership with the Curatorial Department, collaborating, conducting, and managing gallery talks and artist programs to enhance special exhibitions. The Senior Museum Educator will also train and cultivate an established group of volunteer docents, and recruits new docents as necessary. 


     

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Leads docent trainings that provide rich content and encourage active engagement conducive to visitors building a sense of belonging to the museum. Ensures that docents adopt an investigative approach to looking at art when interacting with visitors to the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Trains and mentors docents to provide discovery-based pedagogies that are differentiated to meet objectives for museum tours, Frank Lloyd Wright tours, online talks and tours, and wellness programs. Conducts tours on occasion.

    2. Conducts ongoing research through structured study and interviews with subject experts on the collection, recent acquisitions, and special exhibitions to innovate discovery-focused engagement with docents and visitors.

    3. Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates docents involved in the operation of the tour programs. Assesses visitor learning and experiences on tours; evaluates results to ensure docent training meets docent and visitor needs and institutional objectives.

    4. Collaborates with the Director of Art Education in the development of evaluation tools for all tour and adult programs.

    5. Meets regularly with Curatorial staff and participates in interdepartmental discussions to align and enhance visitor experiences with special exhibition goals. Develops related interpretive and educational materials and spaces; develops necessary evaluation tools for galleries and special exhibitions.

    6. Oversees the planning and implementation of the Discovery Gallery, interpreting the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

    7. Collaborates with Curatorial Department to conduct special exhibition and collection walkthroughs for all volunteers and staff, and to plan and manage other gallery talks and artist programs for visitors.

    8. Collaborates in designing and conducting educator workshops and other educator professional development programs. Participates with the Educator Advisory Council to ensure that school and educator programs align with school curriculum and up-to-date methodologies in skill-building.


     

    The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    The Currier welcomes and encourages candidates from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), as well as members of the LGBTQIA community. The museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



    Requirements

      

    • MA in Art History required, with advanced knowledge of best practices in art museum education and tour and volunteer management.
    • Proven experience developing interpretive tours for a variety of audiences, including visitor-centered, participatory gallery interpretation materials.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well at all levels of the organization, including executive staff, peers, and volunteers. Previous experience working with volunteers and docents is essential.
    • Actively engaged in current research on DEIA, with a commitment to innovate and improve the lives of people in the communities we serve.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; public speaking skills required. Proofreading skills necessary.
    • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, positive attitude, sense of humor, with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior. Team orientation and ability to collaborate across departments.
    • Creative thinker and problem-solver. Consensus builder.
    • Superior organizational skills with a high attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
    • Proficiency with Advanced MS Office suite.


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Lawn Specialist
  • TruGreen - Lawn Specialist - Londonderry, NH
  • Hooksett, NH FULL_TIME
  • TruGreen is Hiring Residential Lawn SpecialistsStart at $20 per Hour - Comprehensive BenefitsAt TruGreen, we are committed to our customers, our teams, our values, and the science of lawn care. A care...
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Special Education Teacher - Reading Specialist
  • EasterSeals NH
  • Manchester, NH FULL_TIME
  • We're offering a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! In keeping with our mission, Easterseals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal...
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Supported Employment & Education Specialist - FEP/HOPE
  • Monadnock Family Services
  • Keene, NH FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionProvides Supported Employment and Education services for young adults served by the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) team as well as Recovery Services team. This services focuses on helping yo...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Chief Curator
  • Currier Museum of Art
  • Manchester, NH FULL_TIME
  • Description The Currier Museum of Art seeks an experienced curator to lead its active and engaged curatorial department, which presently consists of three senior curators, a designer/preparator, a reg...
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Director of Facilities
  • The Currier Museum of Art
  • Manchester, NH FULL_TIME
  • The Currier Museum of Art seeks a Director of Facilities to manage the operations and staff responsible for institutional capital, engineering, buildings & grounds maintenance, and safety functions. D...
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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Speech Language Pathologist - $1,756 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Greenfield, MA
  • Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Gr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist - $1,675 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist for a travel job in Fitchburg, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Psychology
  • University System Of New Hampshire
  • Keene, NH
  • Position Details Summary Operating Title Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Psychology Long Classification Title Campus ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Graphic Design
  • University System Of New Hampshire
  • Keene, NH
  • Position Details Summary Operating Title Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Graphic Design Long Classification Title Cam...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Esports Coach, Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position
  • University System Of New Hampshire
  • Keene, NH
  • Posting Details Position Information Operating Title Assistant Esports Coach, Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position Summary ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supported Employment & Education Specialist - FEP/HOPE
  • Monadnock Family Services
  • Keene, NH
  • Job Type Full-time Description Provides Supported Employment and Education services for young adults served by the First...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Childcare Site Manager
  • Keene Young Mens
  • Keene, NH
  • Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary The Keene Family YMCA is seeking a Childcare Site Manager for their mult...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Nurse - Medical Services - Springfield
  • Health Care & Rehabilitation Services
  • Springfield, VT
  • Job Description Job Description HCRS currently has an opening in the Springfield area for a Registered Nurse. This oppor...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Keene is located at 42°56′01″N 72°16′41″W / 42.93361°N 72.27806°W / 42.93361; -72.27806 (42.9339, −72.2784). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97.1 km2). 37.3 square miles (96.5 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) of it is water, comprising 0.67% of the town. Keene is drained by the Ashuelot River. The highest point in Keene is the summit of Grays Hill in the city's northwest corner, at 1,388 feet (423 m) above sea level. Keene is entirely within the Connecticut River watershed, with all of the city except for the nor...
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Education Specialist - Museum in Kansas City, KS
Reporting to the Curator of Education, the Education Specialist manages the school and public tour programs, and volunteer program.
February 10, 2020
Education Specialist - Museum in Hopkinsville, KY
The Education Specialist/Museum Educator works with the Education and Public Engagement team to plan, coordinate, and lead teacher Professional Development workshops, Educator Nights, and Outreach initiatives for the Museum.
January 09, 2020
Education Specialist - Museum in Durham, NC
The Education Specialist/Museum Educator also supports the Manager of Education and Public Engagement in the creation of educational materials for in-gallery experiences, pre and post visit teaching content.
December 27, 2019