Post-Baccalaureate Museum Learning and Engagement Fellow | Vassar College
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY | United States
Job description
Vassar College Post-Baccalaureate Museum Learning and Engagement Fellow
Department: Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Duration of Position: Other
Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 01/17/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS455P
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Compensation: About Vassar College Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.
Position Summary and Responsibilities The Post-Baccalaureate Museum Learning and Engagement Fellow plays a crucial role in the development and delivery of gallery teaching at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, training and mentoring our student gallery guide team. They will also play a role in developing curricular and programmatic resources that leverage the museum's collection and exhibitions to enrich learning within a variety of subjects and levels. The Fellow will also provide administrative and program support to the Loeb's Learning and Community Engagement team. This is a two-year position with possible extension for an additional year, reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Learning and Community Engagement, with a target start date no later than July 2024.
Responsibilities: - Design and implement training for Loeb Gallery Guide team, comprised of Vassar College students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Training should support guides in developing both a toolkit of gallery teaching strategies for diverse audiences and a strong base of knowledge about the Loeb's collections and special exhibitions.
- Day-to-day supervision/mentoring of Gallery Guides during their on-site hours
- Lead or support gallery tours and other educational programming in the galleries
- Manage the tour/program calendar and respond to tour inquiries
- Develop resources and/or programming (for example, teacher professional development) that connect the Loeb's exhibitions and collections to PreK-12 curriculum and learning standards
- Support outreach to schools, community organizations, etc. including possible off-site programs
- Assist the Learning and Community Engagement team with programs and development of interpretive materials, as well as other project-related administrative tasks
- Other tasks as needed to support the work of the Learning and Community Engagement department
Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Art History, Art, Education, or a related field; applications welcome from those graduating any time through June 2024
- At least one year of teaching experience in an art museum or gallery setting
- Familiar with current practices and methodologies for teaching and learning in museums
- Enthusiastic about engaging with a wide array of topics outside personal areas of expertise
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) practices and principles, and to making art and museums accessible and welcoming to all
- Highly organized with excellent written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail
- Able to function in a fast-paced environment within a team
- Creative problem-solver who works proactively and collaboratively
- Comfortable with handling several projects simultaneously
- Sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy
- Supervisory experience is a plus
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or equivalent Google or Mac platforms) is required. Experience with TMS (The Museum System) and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Special Instructions to Applicants To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin February 19, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
For full consideration applicants should apply by: 02/19/2024
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About Vassar College
Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.
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