Public Programs Educator

Job Overview

The Public Program Educator’s primary role is to facilitate programs for multigenerational audiences through a variety of programming experiences. This part‑time position supports staff for public programs, including talks, lectures, performances, workshops, family days, and conversations. The educator reports directly to the Senior Manager of Public Programs within the Learning, Experience, and Community Engagement (LECE) Division.

• Collaboratively develop, prepare for, and facilitate art activities at the museum for visitors of all ages, including drop‑in art activities on weekends and s includes supporting the preparation of materials necessary for these programs.
• Support public programs by staffing registration and assisting with way finding, question‑and‑answer sessions, and event logistics as needed.
• Maintain records related to public programs, updating contact lists and tracking attendance and visitor feedback to inform program improvements.
• Actively contribute to the work of the Public Programs unit and the LECE division, including staffing large‑scale events such as Lunar New Year, Block Party, and exhibition celebrations, attending meetings, providing input to strengthen programs, and organizing supplies.
• Support outreach and promotion for the LECE department.
• Participate in trainings and other professional development opportunities to learn about Walters exhibitions and collections; strengthen skills in museum education, audience engagement, and lesson planning; and explore a wide array of topics needed to engage multigenerational audiences.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED; B.A. in Education, Art Education, or Art preferred.
• Ability to work a Thursday–Saturday schedule, including some evenings and Sundays as needed.
• At least 1 year of experience teaching art to youth in informal or formal educational settings.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience.
• At least 1 year of coursework or professional experience in art‑making, community programming, studio art, art history, art education, or museum education preferred.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students and adults of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and digital communication platforms such as Google Meet.
• Demonstrated interest in art, museums, and bringing people together in person.
• Enthusiasm for working with children, families, and adults, and for engaging diverse museum audiences with art.

Thursday–Saturday schedule, including some evenings and Sundays as needed.

$20.55

The Walters Art Museum provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, subsidized transportation and parking, museum membership, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), 457b retirement, and free professional financial management counseling. This is a 100% onsite position and is part of the AFSCME‑WWU collective bargaining unit.

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The museum does not sponsor work visas.