Museum Educator at Department: Columbus, OH

Museum Educator job at Department:. Columbus, OH.

Libraries | Special Collections and Area Studies

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (BICLM) houses the world’s largest collection of cartoon and comics material. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Museum Educator to join our team. In addition to maintaining existing programs, the Museum Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming and outreach, including programming for young people, families and general audiences, K-12 classes, and community groups.

This position requires collaboration with The Ohio State University Library staff, external curators, artists, and community partners. The Museum Educator collaborates with the Museum Coordinator and BICLM Curators to set annual priorities, build partnerships within local and regional cartoon art communities, schools, and cultural institutions.

BICLM hosts two to four exhibitions per year on varying themes, in addition to traveling exhibits, and the Museum Educator’s responsibilities include: collaborating with the exhibit curators to develop subject-specific programs; assistance with developing age-appropriate didactic material to supplement exhibition labels; implementing inquiry-based guided tours and gallery experiences; developing workshops which may include work with cartoonists or educators. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Opportunities may also include work with interns and fostering professional development for emerging museum professionals.

The Museum Educator consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship as well as dedication to advance the work of the Special Collections and Area Studies unit. All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in or supplemented by study in Art, Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field appropriate to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least 2-years of relevant experience such as working in K-12 environments, community-based recreation centers, or alternative learning settings.
• Expressed or demonstrated interest in the arts, museums, nonprofit learning settings, community-based settings, or similar environments.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate a commitment to and proficiency in diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proven experience working with the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products strongly preferred, including Excel.
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively.
• Availability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to respond effectively to complex circumstances and conditions.

• Master’s degree in Art, Museum Studies, Art History, Art Education, Education, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of and affinity for comics and cartoon art
• 3-5 years of work experience at a museum, gallery, art studio, visual arts, film, or performing arts center preferred.
• Ability to teach in a diverse range of learning settings and needs.
• Familiarity with non-English languages.

• Function:
  Library and Museum
• Sub-Function:
  Education Services
• Career Band:
  Individualized Contributor – Specialized
• Career Level:
  
  Experienced – S2
• Term: 1-year
• Target Hiring Range: $47,200-$55,000

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Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, finances, work-life balance, and education.