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The Director of Family and Community Programs provides a range of relevant and engaging programs and activities for out-of- school K – 12 youth (including those with disabilities), their families, and diverse related to art on view at the Museum and the cultures that it represents. Manages three teaching artists and one program coordinator to provide creative art experiences that deepen understanding and interest in the arts and related cultures. Ensures effective evaluation of programs to assess success and expand the Museum’s family and teen audiences, as well as community involvement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with two other program directors and COLCE as the leadership team for LCE.
• Working with LCE and across Museum departments, conceptualizes, develops and implements programs for out-of-school youth and families related to the Museum collection and special exhibitions.
• Employs a wide range of teaching techniques and engagement strategies to engage Afterschool Arts Outreach program, summer camp, family, teen and other programs for children, teens, and families
• Manages and coordinates logistics for programs, including Afterschool Arts Outreach site agreements, speakers’/artists’ contracts, supply purchases, etc.
• Reviews and assesses current programs on a bi-annual basis, adjusting and enhancing effectiveness as determined by regular evaluation; in partnership with COLCE initiate program revisions.
• Supervises Outreach and Family Program Coordinator, as well as three teaching artists; guides their professional growth and evaluates performance, ensuring that the balance of work is sustainable
• With Family and Community staff and support of LCE and other departments, develops and manages Hispanic Heritage and Games Around the World Community Days
• Works with Development staff to seek funding for programs, develop grant proposals, and maintain records for grant reports
• Works with Communications to prepare accurate content for family, teen, and community program promotion on website, social media and other platforms
• Develops and manages Family and Community Programs fiscal year budgets
• Cultivates relationships with Afterschool Arts community partners, local stake holders and Palm Beach County community at large to achieve community-centered practice.
• Maintains relationships with family resource organizations. Ensures engagement goals, evaluation, communications, access to participation and registration align with Museum program framework
• Trains docents and interns to work with school-age, family and community groups in the galleries
• Contributes to the work of the Museum’s Learning and Community Engagement Committee, and other community alliance groups
• Leads weekend family programs six times a year to aid Outreach and Family Programs Coordinator.
• Organizes artmaking workshops offsite at community events and at resource organizations.
• Oversees the Norton’s Teen Advisory Squad, including 15 members in spring and summer sessions led by Family Programs Coordinator
• Organizes annual Marden Community Gallery exhibition in the Museum highlighting the work of Afterschool Arts Outreach students
• Collaborates with other LCE staff to develop and lead programs for audiences with disabilities
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA or BFA in Art, Art History, Art Education, or Humanities field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Five years' experience as a professional educator and manager in the field of art museum education.
• Exceptional communicator through writing and public speaking.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and experience in program development targeting adult audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of innovative practices in education, art, social justice, and community engaged practice is required.
• Knowledge of Altru and Volgistics, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to collaborate with others, a positive attitude, the ability to balance roles as an educator, administrator, and manager.
• Bi-lingual skills (Spanish-English) a plus,.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

For immediate consideration, please send an email with your resume, cover letter and references to: HR@norton.org. No telephone calls please.

The Norton Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates a diverse team of talented and dedicated staff, docents, and volunteers.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

The Norton Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.