Tacoma Art Museum seeks an experienced and creative museum educator to
enhance opportunities for adult learning via tours, volunteer education,
and in-gallery interpretive strategies. Tacoma Art Museum is a
public-spirited institution with nationally recognized exhibitions and a
strategic focus on education. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots
in the community and anchors Tacoma’s downtown university and museum
district. This is a transformative time at the museum with growth in the
facilities, collections, and visibility. It’s an exciting moment to join
the TAM family!





*Position Objective*

Working closely with the Education and Curatorial teams, the Educator for
Adult Learning plays a critical role in defining and creating the Museum’s
interpretive strategies for adult learners through docent and volunteer
education, guided and self-guided tours, in-gallery resources, and new
technologies. This position manages and develops all aspects of TAM’s
volunteer programs, including recruiting and supervising volunteers.





*Duties and Responsibilities*

1.    Work with Education and the Curatorial teams to define and create
TAM’s interpretive strategies for adult learners that are relevant and
directly connected to TAM’s collections, exhibitions, mission, and goals.

   1. Provide management and development for all aspects of the volunteer
   programs at TAM, including strategically recruiting well-qualified and
   engaged individuals, coordinating effective training efforts, evaluating
   volunteer performance and satisfaction, and producing timely communication.
   2. Work with staff members to identify volunteer opportunities that
   support and enhance the work of the museum. Create and update volunteer job
   descriptions and responsibilities.
   3. Produce timely correspondence and update handbooks and reference
   materials to keep volunteers abreast of changes, new museum activities,
   exhibitions, and information.
   4. Create continuing education opportunities for volunteers.

6.    Work with the Curatorial and Education teams to plan and implement
annual docent training curricula that adequately prepares docents to
provide meaningful and engaging, conversation-based experiences with
original works of art. Teach docent training on art history, the
collection, and dialogical techniques.

7.    Conduct adult tours as needed and evaluate tours to continually
improve offerings and ensure positive experiences for museum visitors.

8.    Research the collections and exhibitions, as well as best practices
in volunteer management, docent training, gallery interpretation, and use
of technology in the museum setting.

   1. Create and manage program area budgets.

10.  Work with Development and Communications Departments to develop
materials for grants, advertisements, press coverage, website, and other
promotional materials in a timely manner.

11.  Contribute to departmental discussions and brainstorming sessions and
work departmental events as needed.

*Qualifications*

·         Master’s degree in art history or related field.

·         Three to five years professional experience working in or with
art museums, including teaching from original works of art.

·         One to three years successful experience managing volunteers and
docents.

·         Interest in and understanding of new technologies.

·         Demonstrated experience creating gallery didactics and
interpretation strategies.

·         Strong written and oral communication skills, effective problem
solving, flexibility, and sense of humor.

·         Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships
with a variety of individuals. Exhibits an awareness and sensitivity to
cultural and other differences when working with representatives of public
and private organizations, volunteers, vendors, museum staff and the
general public.

·         Must be a self-starter, show attention to detail, and possess
excellent organizational skills.  Ability to work accurately and
efficiently and keep track of numerous projects simultaneously.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

·         Willing to work evenings and weekends, and remain accessible when
away from the Museum, so the requirements of this position can be fully met.

·         The qualified candidate must possess a compatible commitment to
the museum brand personality: smart, dynamic, innovative, passionate,
civic-minded, gracious, approachable.




*To Apply*

·         Please email a succinct cover letter and resume to
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·         Include “Educator for Adult Learning: First Name Last Name” in
subject line.

·         Full time exempt. Salary range $37,000 - $40,000, depending on
experience.

·         No phone inquiries, please.




*Closing Date*

·         Applications accepted until June 15, 2015.

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