Job Description
Join Our Team at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of Gallery Teaching to lead our team in creating transformative and inclusive gallery experiences that foster social justice discussions and community engagement. As a key member of our education team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of museum professionals and promoting equity and inclusion in the arts.
Job Summary:
The Manager of Gallery Teaching will oversee the development and implementation of visitor-centered training modules, recruit and supervise emerging art professionals, and collaborate with colleagues to align professional opportunities and management approaches. You will also contribute to department-wide training efforts, manage budgets, and develop educational materials to ensure engaging and experiential experiences for our audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement consolidated training modules that advance social justice narratives and promote constructive dialogue
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Interpretation and Outreach Associates (IOAs) and volunteer Gallery Guides
- Collaborate with colleagues to align professional opportunities and management approaches for IOAs and volunteer Gallery Guides
- Manage budgets and develop educational materials to ensure engaging and experiential experiences for our audiences
- Contribute to department-wide training efforts and outreach initiatives to augment visitation from community groups
- Build and maintain connections with progressive museum educators and provide regular updates on approaches and impacts
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in art history, education, or museum studies
- Five years of work experience in youth development with a focus on art or similar field, including experience supervising staff
- Demonstrated abilities in writing about and teaching visual arts, with a track record of developing productive intergenerational learning environments
- Knowledge of museum education and experience teaching with a social justice and/or ethnic studies framework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with research, public speaking, and computer skills essential
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary range: $77,000 - $90,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Paid time off and hybrid onsite/remote schedule
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team in a world-class museum environment
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced museum professional looking to make a difference in the arts, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to Apply Now. We encourage you to apply even if you don't feel you're a perfect match – we're looking for great people to join our friendly team!
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