Museum Research Worker plans, organizes and conducts research in scientific, cultural, historical, or artistic fields for use in projects of sponsoring institution. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience. Being a Museum Research Worker is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Museum Research Worker performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
STATUS: Full-time Non-Exempt / hourly
REPORTS TO: VP of Learning and Public Programs
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California is the only museum in
the western United States that exclusively features contemporary Latin American and Latinx art.
MISSION
The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and
contemporary Latin American and Latinx art through its collection, ground-breaking exhibitions,
stimulating educational programs and engaging cultural events.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
MOLAA is hiring a fulltime Museum Educator who will specialize in research and interpretation to
support MOLAA’s active school and public programming.
The Museum Educator assists in researching, coordinating, and providing virtual and on-site
learning experiences to visitors of all ages through MOLAA’s APRENDE (LEARN) and MOLAA
En Casa education programs. This position reports to the VP of Learning and Public
Engagement.
In conjunction/collaboration with the VP, this position is responsible for developing and
presenting the programming and tours related to MOLAA exhibitions, permanent collection,
and relevant cultural traditions and events such as Dia de los muertos and Latinx Heritage
Month.
Learning experiences will be coordinated and presented both onsite and online, with digital
content delivered to the public through the institutional Zoom Account or through the video
conferencing software used by the school or institution requesting the content. The Museum
Educator schedule may vary from month to month, based on the MOLAA programs calendar,
with occasional weekend and evening programming for general audiences. The Museum
Educator must have a flexible schedule & availability between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
to allow for scheduled tours and workshops and weekend programming.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or
aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the
Employer
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach CA 90802
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Developing content and coordinating and hosting programs such as
events;
camps for children,
and workshops,
demonstrations and performances,
screenings, presentations, and symposia.
preparing any materials related to these programs. All work produced will be intellectual
property of MOLAA and can be used for future programming.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
storytelling projects used for exhibition touring, educational programing, grant
proposals, fundraising, marketing and media.
initiatives with a consistent message.
plan to meet institutional objectives regarding gallery interpretation.
Docents and Gallery Interpreters.
receive feedback in positive and productive ways; to be patient and flexible with
volunteers and presenters who may have little to no tech experience. Adept a
troubleshooting and work-arounds
and responding in a timely manner to user needs and requests.
volunteers) for content development.
Public Affairs team on various projects.
MOLAA strategic initiatives.
policies for the MOLAA library and publication program/book adoption.
program.
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach CA 90802
DESIRED QUALITIES:
forms when necessary.
facilitating digital and on-site programs, including tours and workshops when necessary.
Google Forms is a plus.
Position Requirements:
communicate and work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, ages, and educational
levels.
Google Meet, Cisco Web Ex. with the ability and openness to learn.
tracking, task prioritization, and an ability to meet tight deadlines.
advocating for our audiences.
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach CA 90802
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
feel; reach with hands or arms, talk and hear and view monitor screens.
duties may require physical demands of lifting boxes or other objects.
computers, printers and light foot traffic.
Work Location: Onsite at MOLAA
Rev. May 2022
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach CA 90802
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