Seattle Art Museum Associate Director of Public Engagement Seattle, Washington
OVERVIEW: Oversee innovative, accessible, and engaging programming for adult and inter-generational audiences and their communities at Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum and Olympic Sculpture Park. Key to this position is building relationships with other arts organizations and community partners, staying aware of current best practices in the field, working as a liaison between the Education & Public Program departments, cultivating and supporting staff development, and establishing high standards for the entire public programs team. Centers equity, accessibility, and anti-racist practices in the management and direction of the public engagement area.
APPLICATIONS DUE: October 21, 2024
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Kayla Skinner, Deputy Director for Education & Public Engagement
COMPENSATION: $74,000-$82,500 annual salary DOE
BENEFITS: Full-time employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403b plan. Employees will also receive ten days of sick leave and ten days of vacation leave every year, twelve paid holidays and one floating holiday throughout the calendar year. Additional benefits include subsidized transportation (ORCA business passport), access to fitness facility, and museum membership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Strategically create, plan, and implement all aspects of Public Engagement, articulating a clear vision for the department and its activities with the goal of SAM being a leader in equitable, high-quality art experiences.
- Ensure access to SAM through collaborative partnerships and outreach programs. Establish and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, and institutions in an effort to extend museum services to a wider community.
- Build and foster reciprocal relationships with other organizations.
- Work with curators, community advisors, museum educators, artists, and performers to research, develop, and execute public programs for adult audiences in connection with the museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collections.
- Actively build and foster strong connections with leaders in the museum field to disseminate SAM’s educational work, lead collaborative initiatives, and serve as a spokesperson.
- Lead department staff in creating goals and action steps related to creative projects within the department, including education programs, large scale events, and community partnership programs.
- Support existing programs and develop new work systems to promote better coordination and alignment.
- Analyze target audiences and develop appropriate and effective outreach strategies.
- Serve as a liaison between other departments regarding matters related to public engagement programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Management, Cultural Studies, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in public programming with responsibilities in planning, development, and implementation of complex educational/public programs.
- Extensive training in and commitment to equity, anti-racist pedagogy, and inclusive practice.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and over the phone.
- Knowledge of volunteer management; program development and administration; budget development and management; and membership recruitment.
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy using MS Office products.
- Passion for achieving artistic and educational excellence and broad audience participation.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with artists and community partners.
- Organizational ability with strong management and supervisory skills.
- Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Approximately 75% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk.
- Clear and effective communication with volunteers, donors, members, and co-workers is necessary.
- Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens.
- The ability to move up to twenty pounds on occasion is necessary.
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military status.
The Seattle Art Museum will consider applicants who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (206) 654-3188 or HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Candidates should apply by October 21, 2024. Applications are only accepted through SAM's Careers page.
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