Manager of Gallery Teaching
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!
Apply Now
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!
Apply Now