From: C Brown/ATELIER Kathleen Brown

Forwarding this job announcement on behalf of a client.

Date: 10/2007

Education Program Coordinator - Museum of the African Diaspora (SOMA / south
beach)
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POSITION PURPOSE:

The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the
Heritage Center, Museum Guide program, family program, community outreach,
and other education activities which augment exhibitions. The coordinator
supervises volunteers. Together with the Curator Public Programs/Online
Content Manager develops and implements specific programs as well as
educational resources for targeted audiences; also coordinates the training
programs for MoAD Guides and scheduling of group tours. The Education
Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Education.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating and scheduling the volunteers that supervise the Heritage
Center during public hours; orienting volunteers to educational resources
including books, videos, and on the computers; coordinating the development
of bibliographies for specific exhibitions with the San Francisco Public
Library;

• Scheduling of all group tours; making arrangements with teachers,
professors, and group leaders for visits to the museum with students;
scheduling MoAD Guides with the MoAD Guide Council; scheduling tour
trainings and outings for MoAD Guides; coordinating the recruitment of MoAD
Guides with the Volunteer Program Manager and the MoAD Guide Council;
coordinating with Visitor Services and Admission staff for efficient and
friendly group arrival/departures; maintaining the internal group tour
schedule and distribution of weekly group tour schedule;

• Coordinating intergenerational events for families in conjunction with
exhibitions; arranging art activities, performances, demonstrations by
artists and presenters; processing invoices related to honorariums and
supplies; coordinating the recruitment of volunteers with the Volunteer
Program Manager and partnering organization staff; responsible for the
logistics of events including coordinating the set-up/breakdown of all
equipment with Facilities and Security staff that support events;
coordinating the needs of presenters with appropriate exhibitions and
visitor services staff;

• Assist with planning and implementation of public programs for adults.
Lectures, workshops, seminars, symposia, related activities and other public
events in collaboration with outside groups.

• Coordinating specific audience development partnerships with local
organizations including representing the education programs at local and
regional education groups, teacher groups;

• Coordinating the arrangement of resources in the museum galleries that
support exhibitions;

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: Advanced degree preferred in art history with an
emphasis on African American or African modern and contemporary art, or
performing arts, or museum studies, or art education or California teaching
credential.

Work Experience: Two years experience in museum education, or community arts
which includes previous teaching experience.

Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of African American or African
modern and contemporary art. Excellent written communication and public
speaking skills. Excellent interpersonal communication. Excellent
organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Must be self motivated. Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing
and leading educational programs. Ability to work effectively in a team.
Sense of humor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands: Light lifting; frequent use of stairs.

Special Environmental Factors: Close office setting.

Salary: DOE
	

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