Jobs & Internships

POSITION SUMMARY

The Part-Time Museum Art Educator is a vital member of the Education & Visitor Experience Department. Their main role is to develop and teach programs for k-12 students both in the Museum and off-site at schools across Long Island. This part-time role is 25 hours per week and includes weekend hours, as needed. Fluency in both Spanish and English is strongly preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Develop curriculum and teaching strategies for each exhibition, grade appropriate for Elementary, Middle and HS students. All curricula must meet the NY State Standards for the Arts.
• Develop and create hands-on projects for each exhibition.
• Order and prep all material needed.
• Lead all Museum Discovery Programs. Both In- Museum & In-School.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for all Virtual and In-School Programming for each exhibition
• Develop and teach unique multi-day Programs for Middle School students focusing on contemporary artists and exploring new materials.
• Work with Education Team members to create and refine nurturing experiences for Access Heckscher for students with special needs on all grade levels.
• Work with the Education & VE department to create new and original content for Superintendent’s Day Conference each year. Present at conference when necessary.

Long Island’s Best

• Email and correspond with all participating teachers throughout the year.
• Work with Education and VE team to run all aspects of LI Best Friends and Family Day as well as the Awards Ceremony.

Administration

• Maintain google sheets for all Museum Discovery Programs
• Maintain google calendars for all schools booking programs.
• Maintain google sheets for LI Best registration, teachers, and students.

Visitor Experience

• Write and Develop Family Guides for each exhibition. Send documents out for Spanish Translation.
• Develop a unique Create Your Own project for each exhibition. Make samples, and directions.

Public Programs

• Work with Education Team to develop large Community programs and events throughout the year.
• Host a share of many public programs each year.

Education & VE Committee

• Be an active member of the committee, presenting to committee members on important and relevant topics.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Required:

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, to create and maintain documents, track school groups, and create presentations.
• Ability to work as a team member but also work independently.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Art History or a related field required
• Relevant prior collections and exhibitions experience
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage
• Highly developed organizational skills, attention to detail, sense of responsibility, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for off-site programs and other necessary travel
• Fluency in both Spanish and English strongly preferred

Work Environment:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Joy Weiner, Director of Education, at heckschercareers@gmail.com.  No phone calls please.

Supervisor: Building & Grounds Superintendent or, in their absence, the Senior Security Officer in-charge.

Supervises: Other part-time museum guards when designated by the Building & Grounds Superintendent or the Executive Director as the senior museum guard in-charge.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid New York State security guard registration card.
• High School diploma, at least 18 years old, no prior conviction for a serious offense.
• Responsibility, dependability, and timeliness a must.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to stand and/or patrol for extended periods on a hard floor surface.
• Visual acuity, alertness, and attention to detail in monitoring museum activity.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to complete incident and other job-related reports.
• Ability to set-up tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment for programs, and conduct other similar moderate lifting.
• Must be willing to perform minor janitorial tasks to ensure public safety.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume, including contact information for two professional or academic references to Ken Moss, Building & Grounds Superintendent, at facilities.heckscher@gmail.com.  No phone calls please.

Compensation: $18-20/hour