Job Description

OVERVIEW : In support of the exhibition Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder , the Following Space In-Gallery Educator facilitates interpretive in-gallery experiences for visitors. Utilizing pre-established exhibition-specific educational materials and activities, the facilitator provides dynamic and hands-on ways for visitors of all ages to explore major themes and topics presented in the exhibition. This role will be responsible for setting up and resetting in-gallery activities, preparing and restocking materials, maintaining the activity cart, facilitating engaging art-focused activities and interacting with a diverse public.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications due by 6pm PST on Friday, October 25th

REPORTS TO : Associate Director, Interpretation

COMPENSATION : $22.07 – $23.64 / hour

BENEFITS : As a temporary, non-exempt employee at SAM, you will be eligible for paid sick time accrued at a rate of 0.0385 per hour worked, access to SAM Savings & 403(b) Retirement Plan, and fringe benefits including two guest passes to SAM, access to fitness facility, Tier III AAM membership, discounts for SAM memberships, SAM Shop, and MARKET, and access to member rates for ticketed events at SAM.    

HOURS : Employment period for this role is November 11, 2024 to June 8, 2025. Required in-gallery work will occur during the run of the exhibition, with a typical schedule of Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Warmly welcome visitors to the exhibition and guide them through a facilitated educational experience 
2. Adapt the content of offered activities to meet the needs and interests of visitor(s)
3. Interact with multiple visitors or groups of visitors simultaneously 
4. Share information about the Following Space exhibition with visitors 
5. Share resources to enrich visitors’ time at SAM
6. Replenish and restock activity materials and supplies as needed
7. Set up and reset activity materials as needed
8. Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

1. Facilitation or teaching experience with diverse audiences is required
2. Strong customer service/public engagement skills
3. Adaptability and flexibility are required to deliver a high-quality educational experience for a range of visitor interests
4. Excellent oral communication skills; able to communicate effectively with visitors
5. Openness to ongoing training and feedback on the activity content and facilitation strategies from the Interpretation Department
6. Ability to work independently and in a team setting; ability to self-motivate
7. Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
8. Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and problem-prevention skills
9. Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
10. Ability to work with co-workers, vendors, and volunteers professionally and tactfully
11. Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light to moderate background noise.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Stationary Work : Approximately 80% of time is spent standing or sitting in the gallery area. Balance of time (approximately 20%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.

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

Moving : The ability to move up to twenty pounds on occasion is necessary for moving equipment and supplies.

Office Work : Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, 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.

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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. 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 HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.

SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.

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 every single qualification. 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.

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