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Job
Summary:
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The Rollins College Museum of Art is seeking an Associate Curator of Education to join their team! The Associate Curator of Education is responsible for carrying out the museum’s teaching mission through planning, creating content for and coordinating the implementation of educational programming for the museum, targeting equally the two principal constituencies of the museum:
- Rollins College (students, faculty and staff)
- The Winter Park and larger Orlando community of all ages (from K-12 students to life-long learners)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Principal liaison to Rollins faculty and students; responsible for curriculum alignment and outreach to the faculty for engagement with the museum, scheduling class visits and on-site teaching with the collection (RMA and Alfond Inn).
- Oversee the development of the RMA Student Council and the annual education fellows.
- Oversee museum docent program, including seasonal recruiting, training, content editing, and mentoring.
- Work with the Curator to plan and implement speakers' series and other educational programming; gives lectures and gallery tours in the museum and virtually.
- Oversee and work collaboratively with the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and implement ongoing K12 scholastic and family programming at the museum and virtually.
- Oversee community outreach opportunities in alignment with RMA’s institutional mission.
- Participate in identifying grant opportunities; write and manage grants for the department.
- Collaborate with the Curator in organizing exhibitions with specific academic components, updating existing curriculum and creating new content and interpretive materials for temporary exhibitions and new acquisitions.
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Minimum
Qualifications & Education: |
- M.A. in Museum Education or M.A. in Art History.
- At least 4 years of teaching experience.
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience in an art museum.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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- Work experience teaching college students.
- Work experience in a campus museum.
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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- Knowledge of education theory and gallery teaching methodologies.
- Knowledge of art history and the ability to interpret a collection for a general audience of all ages.
- Knowledge of program evaluation and data collection best practices.
- Systematic and strategic planning skills, to lend cohesion across departmental initiatives.
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written; familiarity and ease with public speaking as well as teaching.
- Ability to translate complex content into teaching moments, and to inspire and engage an audience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to be part of a team as well as work independently, take initiatives and follow through.
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Work Environment:
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- Campus-based, front-facing position, working in an office environment.
- Work requires visual strain and the use of a computer.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as appropriate for business needs.
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Instructions to Applicants:
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To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Screening of applications will begin immediately.
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Benefits & Perks:
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- 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
- 10 Days - Paid Holidays
- 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
- Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
- IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
- Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
- Plus More!
Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.
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Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:
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At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.
Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
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FLSA Status:
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Exempt
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Service Months:
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12
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