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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509144
Division/Organization: General Services
Department: Chazen Museum
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: ELVEHJEM BUILDING, CONRAD A
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.61
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Performing and Visual Arts, Education and Training, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Honoring Context and Culture, Libraries, Archives, and Museums

Department Overview:

 The Chazen Museum of Art makes its home between two lakes on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Within walking distance of the state capitol, it sits squarely in the heart of a vibrant college town. Featuring one of the best views on campus, an art-filled bridge connects the historic Elvehjem building, built in 1970, with the Chazen building, built in 2011. With a permanent collection of more than 25,000 objects, from vessels of ancient Greece to prints by Kara Walker, the Chazen is one of the largest museums in the state of Wisconsin. Two expansive buildings encompass 163,000+ square feet, making it an integral cultural force within the Big Ten. More than 180,000 visitors come through the Chazen’s doors each year to enjoy the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Admission is free for all and includes programs for students, families and community members, all provided with the museum’s unique brand of Wisconsin hospitality.

Anticipated Start Date:

 8/25/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 Exact schedule is negotiable. General availability Monday–Friday, 10:00am–5:00pm; occasional weekends and evenings. Attendance in bi-weekly education meetings is mandatory and essential to the success of the program (exact time/date dependent on team availability).

Attendance in pre-semester training is mandatory. These are scheduled for Monday, 8/25, Tuesday, 8/26, and Wednesday, 8/27 from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.61

Number of Positions:

 3

Qualifications:

 The Chazen encourages undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds to consider applying. A qualified individual might have all, or some, of the following qualities:

• Background or strong interest in art, museums, and education.
• Previous experience leading group activities and public speaking.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional hospitality and service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be self-directed with the ability to proactively take initiative and anticipate needs.
• Reliable and dependable in communication and fulfilling commitments.
• Experienced in active listening and connecting with audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to problem solve in flexible and creative ways.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• 60% - With support from the Chazen’s education team, develop, lead, and co-lead participatory group visits for all ages with methods and content that align with varying interests and learning goals. Ensures each group visit adheres to general museum visitor guidelines and educational best practices.

• 20% - Attend and contribute to regular meetings and trainings; proactively respond to scheduling requests from the Educator Coordinator.

• 20% - Research artworks on view as well as best practices for museum education.

Physical Demands:

Working in-person. Regularly moving around the museum. Speaking loudly / projecting voice.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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