Museum Educator

Organization: 
Contemporary Jewish Museum
Location: 
San Francisco, CA
Submission Deadline: 
09/30/2010 America/Los_Angeles
The Contemporary Jewish Museum presents contemporary perspectives on art, history, and ideas through the lens of Jewish culture. Founded in 1984, the Museum serves broad and diverse audiences through outstanding exhibitions and innovative education programs. In June 2008, the Museum opened a new expanded facility, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, in the heart of San Francisco's Yerba Buena cultural district. For more information, please visit the website at www.thecjm.org.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Contemporary Jewish Museum seeks energetic, creative Museum Educators to lead interactive exhibition tours.

Duties: 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Upon successful completion of training, Museum Educators lead interactive exhibition tours children, adults, and families. Museum Educators facilitate hands-on art activities in the Museum's Education Center as needed. Other responsibilities may include:
• Learning necessary Museum, architecture, and exhibition-related content
• Developing hands-on art projects
• Collaborating with teachers and/or group leaders to create customized tours
• Leading activities during family programs and other public education events
• Setting up and cleaning up for tour groups
• Maintaining materials and supplies

Candidates must be available to participate in 4-6 paid training sessions in advance of each new exhibition. Training sessions are held on Tuesday evenings.

Requirements: 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
• Degree in art, art history, museum education, education, museum studies, or a related field preferred
• And/or currently a graduate student in one of the above fields
Work Experience:
• Professional experience leading tours in a museum setting or equivalent teaching experience
• Experience leading hands-on visual art activities for children preferred
Skills and Abilities:
• Some familiarity with conversation-based museum education strategies (i.e. the inquiry method, VTS) and multiple learning styles
• Willingness to learn and implement Contemporary Jewish Museum tour style and techniques
• Knowledge of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Knowledge of or interest in Jewish traditions, history, or culture
• Knowledge of Hebrew preferred
How to Apply: 
COMPENSATION:
The Museum Educator position is a part-time, contract position. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Hourly salary commensurate with experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time


To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé by email, fax, or mail.

Email: tours [at] thecjm [dot] org

Fax: (415) 655- 7815

Mail:
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Attn: Education Department

We will contact all qualified candidates for interviews. No phone calls please.

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