Museum Educator

Position Museum Educator Department Museum of Art at Midwestern State University Starting Date 09/01/2026 Salary $3767.92 Monthly Plus Benefits Job # S003-27 Budget Position # NM0999 Posted 08/17/2026 Description

The Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University is an academic museum with deep community roots. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it has a combined purpose to integrate art into the life of the community and the mission of MSU Texas. Located on the south campus, the Museum offers ample free parking and is a gateway to the popular Sikes Lake walking trail.

Rotating exhibitions feature works from the Permanent Collection,the art of regional and national emerging and professional artists, and work of historical importance. Exhibitions change two to three times per year, with educational programs offering opportunities for interaction and contribution with collections and exhibitions.

The Museum Educator develops and manages a range of programs and co-curricular opportunities that enrich and expand the educational mission of both the Wichita Falls Museum of Art and Midwestern State University. Primary responsibilities include planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating museum educational programming consistent with the WFMA’s mission to enrich life in our community and the university through experiences in visual art for all ages.

The Museum Educator also develops and manages goals, calendars, interpretive plans, reports, summaries, recommendations, and budgets related to the museum’s educational programs. The position plays a crucial role in engaging the MSU campus and surrounding communities through innovative creative educational activities connected to WFMA exhibitions and collections. Programs include, but are not limited to, On the Wall Workshops, Essentials Art Studio, Cr afternoon and Creative Calm workshops, Storytime in the Galleries, and the Art of Seeing.

This is a grant-funded appointment. Position reports to Museum Director.

• Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate on-site creative art activities and educational programs for visitors, including school children K-12, public and private school teachers, families, university students, faculty and staff, and senior citizens.
• Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate off-site creative art activities and educational programs for local schools and community organizations.
• In collaboration with the Curator and Collections Manager, develop interactive learning experiences related to collections and exhibitions for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• Research and develop working knowledge of the collections and exhibitions to conceptualize educational programming, encourage research projects and internships, and develop and implement gallery tours.
• Develop and deliver informed gallery tours to school and community groups and organizations.
• Develop and manage museum internship program and develop campus partnerships to grow consistent cross-curricular internship opportunities for students’ professional development.
• Supervise and mentor education student assistants, volunteers, and interns.
• With Museum Curator, serve as liaison with MSU campus partners to develop academic projects, activities, and learning opportunities for MSU students, faculty and staff and facilitate engagement between the museum and the university’s academic units.
• Serve as a liaison with public and private schools, community groups, and other target audiences to arrange a program of field trips, guided tours, demonstrations, and workshops.
• Serve as an educational ambassador for WFMA, cultivating museum support and partnerships with regional schools and organizations to strengthen both on and off-site museum educational engagement.
• As required, facilitate Museum Studies course teaching and student mentoring.
• Maintain educational art supplies and supervise inventory.
• Track museum education budget.
• Engage in data collection and evaluation of participant feedback.
• Assist with grant development for educational programs.
  
  Keep pace with current and best practices in the field of museum education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.