Seattle Art Museum

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Responsible for engaging teen and family audiences through the development, implementation, and promotion of intergenerational programming for groups including early learners, school-aged children, and teens across all sites. Provide leadership and mentoring to five direct report roles: Family Program Manager, Youth Program Manager, multiple SAM Camp Senior Counselor, multiple SAM Camp Counselors, and multiple Teaching Artists.

Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:

Teen & Family Programs – 50%

• Oversee the work of year-round Youth and Family Programs, including the design and implementation of workshops, public programs, and events that engage young people and their caregivers with the artworks on display across all sites
• Lead core programs, including family workshops and festivals, camp programs, early learner programs, educator professional development, and teen programs and career exploration opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally in the creation, promotion, and execution of arts-based programming
• Work with teammates, teaching artists, educators, curators, and consultants to develop materials and resources for teens and families based on the museum’s collections and exhibitions, ensuring offerings are developmentally appropriate and aligned with mission
• With supervisor, plan, coordinate, and project manage the design and facilitation of museum spaces that serve intergenerational groups
• Cultivate and build meaningful partnerships with a variety of community stakeholders that serve intergenerational groups that represent targeted audiences
• Ensure institutional protocols and procedures are followed in reserving dates and spaces, requesting tech and A/V support, submitting contract and disbursement requests, and other cross-departmental functions

Management & Budgeting – 45%

• Contribute to the furthering of divisional goals for equity and inclusion through teen and family offerings
• Develop and manage the Teen and Family programs budget, track revenue and expenses
• Work with education staff and grants managers to develop funding proposals, report on existing grants, and communicate with funders about programs
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for program staff, summer camp counselors, and teaching artists partnership with People & Culture
• Support the scheduling and assigning of projects for teaching artists
• Provide support for staff growth, setting goals and annual priorities
• Design and implement program evaluation assessments procedures for program-reflection
• Maintains statistics on program attendance and participation
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to publicize teen and family programs and highlight education work for the public
• Contribute to departmental development of strategic short and long-range plans, including annual goals, staffing plans, professional development activities, evaluation strategies, project priorities, and budgeting

Other Duties – 5%

• Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service—creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time
• Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM’s work

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, curriculum & instruction, museum studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years classroom teaching, museum education, or arts & culture-based teaching, including three years in a people management capacity
• Working knowledge of youth development models, trends in education, informal educational pedagogy, and museums
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse populations of youth and families
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, management, staff, and the public
• Strong orientation to teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility
• Track record in exercising sound, timely judgment
• Proactive and professional verbal and written communication, with an ability to tailor communications according to audience
• Strong management and supervisory skills; ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
• Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
• Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of learning theories
• Four years of supervisory experience in a museum or similar environment

APPROACH TO WORK

We come together to contribute our unique talents towards connecting art to life. We take our passion for the arts and personal connections to the mission, and channel it into our employee, visitor, and partner experience. We hold with care our impact on the local community, the arts and culture sector, and beyond. We know we’re at our best when we create an inclusive and equitable workplace and museum that reflects our plurality. The following are ways we agree to work together – they play a essential role in fulfilling our mission.

Be Accountable: Our work is ambitious – it requires us to stay organized, hold multiple responsibilities, maintain an eye for the details and the big picture, and consistently deliver exceptional work. We rely on our colleagues when working collaboratively and independently. We practice expert time management, are responsible for our commitments and deadlines, and proactively communicate when we need extra support. We know being accountable matters – it’s a commitment to care for everyone we work with.

Be Collaborative: We know that the success of the collective is paramount – we’re all working towards a common goal. Our diverse perspectives strengthen our work, so we default to inclusion. We’re eager to work in partnership cross functionally and create the space for others to contribute to the work.

Cultivate Innovation: Our success is rooted in the creation and adoption of new ideas that make a positive impact. Change is inevitable, so we stay open to the possibilities that come with it. We bring a commitment to navigating new circumstances with flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and persistence. We’re not afraid to meet the moment – taking strategic risks and maximizing resources to create positive change. We lean on each other as we experiment and build new ways of working together.

Bring A Learning Mindset: We know that curiosity and humility are key to our individual and collective growth and ultimately, improving our work. We regularly seek new inputs and perspectives that can expand our thinking. When met with something we don’t understand, we remain open to learning from colleagues and our community. Most importantly, when we encounter an inevitable stumble, we seek feedback and reflect on how to learn from the experience.

Lift Each Other Up: We practice helping each other be successful by empowering, supporting, and celebrating the work of our colleagues, teams, and the institution. An optimistic and inspiring attitude makes our work better – for our colleagues, our visitors, and the broader community we’re part of. We bring integrity and joy to our interactions with others – centering welcoming, engaging, and inspiring interactions with and within SAM.

WORK SCHEDULE

This role is typically scheduled to work business hours Monday - Friday. However, the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend work in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor. Please connect with your Recruiter or Manager for more information about SAM’s current hybrid work policy and expectations. SAM’s hybrid work policy is subject to change.

COMPENSATION: $89,300 - $94,000

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WORK CONDITIONS

Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Workspaces may also include outdoor areas and other indoor sites.

Stationary Work: Approximately 80% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 20%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required.

Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.

Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

ACCOMMODATION

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation to best enable your success in the role, please discuss this possibility with a member of our HR team at hr@seattleartmuseum.org.

Celebrating difference. At Seattle Art Museum, our members, visitors, and local community come from all walks of life, and so do our employees, volunteers, and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission: connecting art to life. Our mission and vision call us to be responsive to a multitude of cultural contexts and lived experiences, and as such, our Strategic Plan directly addresses the role art plays in empowering and elevating social justice movements, and promoting structural change to further equity in our society. SAM is particularly dedicated to racial equity in the workplace, because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to both historical and present inequities. We know that equity is not a single fixed destination, it’s ongoing reckoning. As SAM continually strives to be a more inclusive and equitable workplace, we are particularly interested in engaging with those who have been historically underrepresented in the museum field. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we celebrate difference.

SAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org. The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of the role. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.

We encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn’t feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting or exceeding every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.

Requirements for employment. In order to be employed by the Seattle Art Museum, you must reside in the state of Washington. Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check.

Want to learn more? If you haven't already, check out our Careers page for more on working at SAM.

Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!

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