Manager of School Tours & Youth/Family Programs

Description

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a Manager of School Tours & Youth/Family Programs to oversee the logistics and implementation of the museum’s youth/family programs, primarily but not limited to school groups and family programs. The successful candidate will provide creative vision for school groups and family programs that are accessible to all and develop and deliver high-quality, appealing and imaginative programs and experiences that reflect the museum’s collections, special exhibitions and institutional goals.

The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Currier welcomes and encourages candidates from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), as well as members of the LGBTQIA community. The museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Requirements

· B.A. in Studio Art, Education, Art History or related field, with two years of public programming experience working in an arts or education organization. 

· Knowledge of best practices in tour and volunteer management.

· Ability and willingness to assess and innovate creative educational experiences to transform and improve individual lives and the communities we serve. 

· Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well at all levels of the organization including executive staff, peers and volunteers. Previous experience working with volunteers and docents is essential. 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; public speaking skills required. 

· Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, positive attitude, sense of humor, with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior. Team orientation and ability to collaborate across departments.

· Creative thinker and independent problem-solver. Consensus builder. 

· Superior organizational skills with a high attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Proficiency with Advanced MS Office suite; experience with online scheduling programs and programming software.