Education Coordinator for the Avery and Liberatory Literacies grant will collaborate with the grant’s Director, co-PIs, and College Libraries staff in developing curricula, developing and organizing programming (in-person and virtual), and leading marketing and outreach efforts for the grant.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in education, museum education, art history, or related field and minimum of one year experience teaching in an archive, museum, classroom, or library is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience conceptualizing, designing, and implementing educational materials and lessons for community-based educators, and administrators.
Art handling experience
Demonstrated commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive museum experiences.
Research interest in the diversity of American history, identity, and narratives, specifically African American history.
Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to handle multiple tasks at once including researching and planning several projects at the same time. Experience and/or interest in research, libraries, genealogy, or other areas related to archival work is required; good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other staff members; computer experience, and appreciation for rare and unique materials that require special and careful handling; moderate to heavy lifting may be required
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Application deadline: September 23, 2024
Date posted: September 10, 2024