El Museo del Barrio, founded by a coalition of Puerto Rican educators, artists, and activists, is the nation’s leading Latino and Latin American cultural institution. The Museum welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of these communities through its extensive Permanent Collection, varied exhibitions and publications, bilingual public programs, educational activities, festivals, and special events.
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Education Programs Assistant is responsible for all aspects of booking and scheduling virtual and on-site group visits to the museum for schools, youth groups, colleges, universities, adult, and senior groups; and promoting virtual and on-site group visit programs to current and new audiences. The Education Programs Assistant will work closely with the Manager of Education and the Coordinator of School Programs to coordinate on-site education programs including virtual and on-site guided visits, hands-on art making workshops, storytelling workshops, cultural celebrations, and other education programs. S/he will manage the Education Programs calendar and museum educator schedules; maintain files and documentation pertaining to all group visits; maintain the reservation database, invoice, and process payments; serve as the main point of contact for school groups and community organizations visiting the museum and assist with scheduling the appropriate museum educators to facilitate each program. As a member of the Education team, the Education Programs Assistant will have the opportunity to attend exhibition training, participate in brainstorming meetings to discuss themes, curricular connections, and activities related to the exhibitions on view, support the development of educator resources, and participate in cultural celebrations, family programs, and community events. This position is a great opportunity for individuals interested in developing their communication and customer service skills, and for those interested in learning about museum education in New York City.
