Outreach Coordinator
Description: The Barnes Foundation Shop is seeking a
part-time Outreach Coordinator to coordinate
the delivery of the Barnes Foundation’s outreach program, as assigned for
students in the School District of Philadelphia. The Coordinator will have
oversight for program development, implementation and optimization, ongoing
evaluation, and final reporting.
This position is
scheduled for 20 hours/week during the school year from September-June.
Established
as an educational institution the Barnes carries out its mission by promoting
appreciation of the arts and horticultural science, through the preservation,
presentation, and interpretation of the collections of Albert C. and Laura L.
Barnes.
Celebrated
for its exceptional breadth, depth, and quality, the Barnes Foundation's art
collection includes works by some of the greatest European and American masters
of impressionism, post-impressionist, and early modern art, as well as African
sculpture, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, Native American textiles,
metalwork, and more. An extraordinary number of masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne
and Matisse provide a depth of work by these artists unavailable elsewhere. The
12-acre Arboretum contains over 3,000 species of woody plants and trees. Some
are rare specimens, and all are beautiful. The Herbarium is an unexpected, hidden gem in
the Barnes collections. With 10,000 preserved plant specimens and counting, it
is a special resource for horticulturalists, students, and artists.
The Foundation will
engage diverse audiences through its exceptional collections and related
high-quality programs that reflect a broad range of periods and cultures and
build on the founders’ innovative educational vision of transforming lives
through the arts and horticulture.
Responsibilities:
- Implements interdisciplinary curricula related to The Barnes Foundation collections and the program themes for the assigned program.
- Supports The Barnes Foundation’s partnership with the schools by interfacing with school teachers and administrators during his/her visits to schools
- Coordinates documentation of the program by ensuring photos and videos are taken of the program and collecting work samples
- Manages material inventories
- Assists in the oversight of events for school communities and the coordination with Barnes Foundation family programs
- Develops web-based materials and other digital learning media
- Performs other duties as requested
Requirements:
- BA required
- 3-5 years experience in art, museum, or classroom education; experience working in/with the School District of Philadelphia is desired
- Program management or teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school aged students
- Experience implementing programs at school sites
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum development
- Proven ability to work with and communicate ideas and concepts to individuals from diverse personal and professional backgrounds
- Background in modern and contemporary art is desirable
- Outstanding organizational and written/verbal communications skills
- Valid Driver’s License; must be able to drive to school locations
Competitive
Benefits Include:
403(b) with matching contributions
To Apply: Please apply online
Please
include your cover letter, resume and three professional references along with
a sample lesson plan to upload with your application. Applications that fail to fulfill
this requirement will not be accepted.
The Barnes Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug
Free Workplace.
We participate in E-Verify.
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