University of Oregon

Department: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

January 6, 2025; Position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special instructions:

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

1. A current resume/CV.

2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.

3. Answer to the following supplemental questions:

• How do you integrate wellness and community engagement into museum education programs?
• Can you describe a time when you successfully facilitated an arts program that catered to diverse audiences, particularly those who might not typically engage with museums?
• Please describe your project management experience in a fast-paced, arts organization and what strategies you use for success.

Department Summary

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s (JSMA) Education Department is integral to the museum’s mission. It provides art production programs in person and remotely for visitors of all ages and abilities. The JSMA serves an increasingly diverse audience including university students, K12 students and teachers, visitors with disabilities, and members of the healthcare community.

Position Summary

The Museum Program Manager for Community Engagement and Wellbeing coordinates the planning, administration, and implementation of wellness-centered and community-based educational programs for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA). These projects support the museum’s mission to foster inclusive community engagement through the transformative power of art. This role involves managing various projects, overseeing programming, and building partnerships to deliver accessible and enriching art experiences that promote individual and community wellbeing.

This position serves as the project manager for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art's (JSMA) Education Programs, managing wellness and community-based arts initiatives, such as Art Heals, Decompress with Art, and many others. For each program, the person in this role will define scope, timeline, resources, milestones, coordinates resources and logistics, tracks project timelines, and more. This position is responsible for implementing project communication plans with stakeholders and community partners.

This is a specialized role within museum education focused on integrating wellness principles and community outreach. The position is distinct from other project management roles due to its emphasis on arts and museum based educational programming designed to improve wellbeing, cultural understanding, and overall community engagement through art.

The Museum Program Manager for Community Engagement and Wellbeing works independently in managing day-to-day operations and progress towards goals and outcomes. This position reports to the Director of Education.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position and recognize that successful candidates may come from varied career paths, having gained skills and abilities outside of an institutional context. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

This position needs to have the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required by public programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
• 1 year of experience with Museums, Cultural Art Organization, or other Art related nonprofit environments, either paid or volunteer.
• 1 year of Program Management experience related to Art, Health, or Wellness.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), mindfulness practices, or therapeutic art-making processes.
• Effective communication and written skills, including the ability to present and engage with diverse audiences.
• Ability to project manage and organize multiple ongoing projects, including coordinating schedules, maintaining budgets, and managing contractors or volunteers.
• Proficiency with digital engagement tools, online programming platforms, standard office software, or museum-specific databases and social media to promote and deliver remote learning or wellbeing workshops.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or certification in relevant fields like Art Therapy, Social Work, Public Health, or Museum Studies.
• Experience collaborating with health professionals, social workers, or community organizations.
• Experience in writing grants, securing funding, or building partnerships with community organizations and healthcare institutions to support educational and wellness programming.
• 5 years of experience in museum education, community engagement, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with museum artworks related to themes of wellness, mindfulness, or therapeutic art practices.
• Experience with developing and facilitating educational and wellness programs in museum or community settings, delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based educational programs focused on wellbeing, community engagement, and inclusivity.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including underserved communities, individuals in healthcare settings, or groups experiencing social isolation.
• Experience in program evaluation and reporting, with the ability to assess impact and adjust programming accordingly.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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