Education Operations Coordinator

Racine Art Museum Association, Inc.

Job Posting

Date:
January, 2026

Department:
Education

Status:
Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Reports To:

Director of Education and Community Engagement

Direct Reports:
Lead Receptionist, General Museum Assistants

Salary Range: $45,000-$48,000 Annually

The Racine Art Museum Association’s (RAMA’s) two-campus organization consists of the Racine Art Museum (RAM) and the Charles

A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum). Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, RAM opened in May 2003 and is an outgrowth of the 85-year-old Wustum. It has become a popular destination for the 11 million residents of the Chicago‑Milwaukee corridor and visitors from across the US and beyond. RAMA operates both locations, using Wustum as its visual education center and the downtown campus, RAM, as home to its internationally recognized exhibitions of contemporary crafts.

RAM holds the largest collection of contemporary craft art (ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal, and art jewelry) in the United States. RAMA’s programs enhance rather than duplicate those offered by larger museums to the north and south. RAMA has been considered a leader in providing high quality arts education to people of all ages since the 1940s. Today, Wustum houses one of the largest studio arts education programs of any museum in Wisconsin.

The museums are accredited by the American Association of Museums, Washington, DC—only 3% of US museums have this distinction.

RAMA is seeking a candidate that is enthusiastic, team oriented, and proactive with the ability to work creatively and independently to join our small, dedicated, collaborative team.

Support the Director of Education and Community Engagement in the coordination of day-to-day operations of studio art classes, outreach programming, and department-produced events (70%) while working closely with the full education team develop engaging, mission-aligned programs and activities (30%). This role combines hands‑on logistical coordination, staff supervision, and cross‑departmental collaboration along with program development to ensure an exceptional visitor and participant experience.

The position requires a flexible schedule to meet the needs of museum programming and event schedules. Some evenings and weekends are required. While this role serves both museum campuses, the primary workspace is at RAM’s Wustum Museum Campus, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI.

• Coordinate the smooth operation of studio arts classes by communicating with teaching staff, facilitating classroom setup, and ensuring that supplies and materials are available.
• Communicate with studio arts instructors regarding classroom setup and special requests.
• Adjust Wustum class and room schedules as needed by coordinating and communicating with instructors and appropriate staff.
• Assist appropriate staff and instructors with availability, preparation, and organization of supplies prior to each class session.
• Support instructors during setup and cleanup before and after classes.
• Monitor supply inventory and notify appropriate staff when materials need replenishing and/or order items as budget allows.
• Serve as main point of contact for instructors prior to, during, and after class for logistical support.
• Work with appropriate staff to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming studio class environment.
• Oversee and maintain all education areas, including closets, attics, and studio rooms, ensuring they are kept clean, organized, and inventoried.
• Help instructors and museum staff troubleshoot equipment issues by coordinating with teachers, vendors, and the Director of Education and Community Engagement to ensure timely resolutions.
• Work closely with reception staff and ceramic studio instructors to manage firing schedules and outside clay activities, notify staff when work is complete, and communicate with students for pickup; assist in the clay studio with firings and organization of materials as needed.
• Teach and facilitate education activities as scheduled by the Director of…