MANAGER OF TEEN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
OVERVIEW: Responsible for engaging broad and diverse audiences by deepening engagement with SAM through the development, implementation and promotion of teen, family and community programming at the Seattle Art Museum (three sites). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, designing and coordinating a diverse cross-section of teen & family programs outside of the school environment and developing and liasing with existing and new community partners throughout the region.
This position is also responsible for building relationships with other arts organizations, developing awareness efforts, being a liaison between other departments within SAM and the Education and Public Programs Division regarding teen, family, and community engagement programs. Logistics and other administrative and programmatic duties as needed are also a function of this position.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Kayla Skinner Deputy Director of Education and Public Programs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Strategically create, plan and implement all aspects of Teen, Family and Community Engagement programs and articulate a clear vision for the department and its activities with the goal of SAM being a leader in the field of 21st century museums. This is to be done in alignment with SAM's focus connecting art to life and bridging cultures across time and place.
2. Direct the work of the department and lead the department in the development of long-range goals.
3. Develop and present convenings, events and workshops for community-based organizations and teen activists.
4. Participate in the creation of multi-media interpretive teen and family materials for the Seattle Art Museum website.
5. Develop partnerships with other institutions, universities, and communities throughout the city to engage new audiences and to share resources. Develop and maintain contacts and collaborations in the museum, cultural, and education communities locally, nationally, and internationally to sustain professional growth, foster long-term development of innovative programming, ensure the highest quality for all education programs, and in support of the SAM's educational and audience development and engagement goals.
6. Work with teachers, artists, educators, curators and consultants to develop materials and resources for teens and families based on the Museum's collections. Update existing materials on a regular basis.
7. Work with Development department to write grant proposals and grant reports on programs.
8. Work in collaboration with Deputy Director for Education, Communications Department and other staff and to produce relevant brochures and other vehicles for publicizing and maximizing all programs and exhibitions. This includes identifying and analyzing target audiences, as well as advising on strategies for print, radio, media releases, SAM website, eNews, and evolving social networking sources.
9. Develop, implement, and manage the department's annual budget of expenses and revenue.
10. Responsible for leadership, oversight and motivation of department staff. Effectively manage and mentor staff, interns and volunteers.
11. Lead discussions, development and implementation of new approaches to orientation, learning, and engagement spaces within the museum. Monitor and evaluate equipment, resources and public use of those spaces.
12. Lead or facilitate discussions, gallery talks and other public programs.
13. Forge collaborative relationships with various departments to develop convergent offerings that create links between programs as well as innovative strategies for audience engagement.
14. Be a dynamic contributor to the field. Actively build and foster strong connections with leaders in the museum field in order to disseminate SAM's educational work, lead collaborative initiatives, and serve as a spokesperson for SAM's programs. Stay abreast of and responsive to peer environments.
15. Use new technology to benefit and serve educational programming.
16. Organize and participate in community forums.
17. Schedule and organize SAM's participation in community events including community festivals, and speaker's bureau.
18. Represent Seattle Art Museum in public presentations and activities including festivals, conferences, lectures, meetings, classes, panels etc.
19. Manage and expand the Community Organization Program. Recruit new members.
20. Oversee the teen advisory group and the family input group.
21. Design and implement program assessments.
22. Oversee studio spaces and the Artist-Created Experiences Project in collaboration with the Manager of Public Programs.
23. Manage art studio programs for students outside of the school day.
24. Participate in SAM sponsored teacher workshops and docent training.
25. Make presentations about teen, family and community engagement programs at SAM.
26. Other duties as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Master of Arts degree in Art History, Art Education or related humanities field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Youth programming experiences required.
2. Three to five years of teaching and/or museum experience. Working knowledge of youth development models, trends in education and museums.
3. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse communities and neighborhood organizations.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Knowledge of integrated learning models.
6. Knowledge and understanding of EALR's.
7. Demonstrated proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Access and other related software applications.
8. Organizational ability with strong management and supervisory skills. Ability to motivate and lead staff and volunteers.
9. Ability to assess and manage multiple competing priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management.
10. Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
11. Ability to work with co-workers, volunteers and the public professionally and tactfully, and support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department for additional information.
Seattle Art Museum is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
- Location: Downtown Seattle (SAM)
- Compensation: DOE
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