Fwd: Associate Educator, Courses and Seminars | Education, Adult and Academic Programs at MoMA

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From: Horschak, Amy <amy_horschak@moma.org>
Date: Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Subject: Associate Educator, Courses and Seminars | Education, Adult and Academic Programs at MoMA
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Cc: Laura Beiles <Laura_Beiles@moma.org>


Dear Colleagues:

We wanted to share the following current available position in the Department of Education at MoMA. Please forward to anyone you think would be interested. For information on how to apply, http://www.moma.org/about/jobs

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Amy Horschak and Laura Beiles

Associate Educator, Courses and Seminars | Education, Adult and Academic Programs

Implements and oversees MoMA's gallery lecture program, assists with coordination of all aspects of MoMA Courses, and manages educational programming for 12-Month Internship Program. Develops interpretive seminars, courses, and workshops for freelancers and public. Maintains master knowledge of MoMA's history and collection in order to teach from the collection and model excellent teaching practice for others. Gives Gallery Conversations. Liaises with Community and Access Programs and Group Services in recruitment and evaluation of over 40 contract Lecturers; develops and leads ongoing training; serves as point of contact for all Lecturer issues, maintains volunteer relations, and oversees scheduling of Gallery Talk Monthly Schedule. Handles contracts, payments, and expenses for Lecturers and other costs connected to the Gallery Lecturer program. Works with Assistant Director, Academic Programs on developing the content of MoMA Courses. Oversees implementation of all evening courses at the Museum. Interfaces directly with prospective students for courses. In consultation with Assistant Director, Adult Programs and Assistant Director, Academic Programs, develops and leads gallery talk training for 12-month interns, contract lecturers, and curatorial and education staff. Develops and implements an innovative education program that introduces 12-month interns to Museum practice and theory. In consultation with Assistant Directors and Director, Adult and Academic Programs, manages, implements, and organizes participatory gallery programs. Provides support for MoMA Courses and Public Programs cross-departmentally. Reports to Assistant Director, Adult Programs and Assistant Director, Academic Programs.

Requirements: MFA or MA in Art Education, Studio Art, or Art History and minimum 3 years' relevant experience in museum education, preferably in the adult programs area or equivalent. Knowledge of modern and contemporary art. Minimum 3 years' teaching experience in museums. Knowledge of lecturing in galleries required. Experience evaluating instructors. Experience developing and implementing public programs in museum galleries and auditorium-based programs. Excellent management and diplomacy skills. Strong experience in program administration. Excellent organizational and program management skills including: keen attention to time-sensitive tasks, details, and follow-up; ability to multi-task on several detailed projects simultaneously. Public speaking experience. Excellent writing skills. Fluency in a foreign language preferred.

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Amy Horschak
Assistant Director | Academic Programs

Department of Education | THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
11 West 53rd Street | New York, NY 10019
212-708-9727
moma.org