Museum Educator - Family Programs

Why Work at BYU  

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Job Description

The Museum Educator

Family Programs and Student Coordinator position will provide leadership in the development, administration, and promotion of programs and services for the effective enhancement of the Museum learning experience for various museum audiences. Specifically, this position will initiate and execute programs relating to family audiences and children. The position will work in close cooperation with curators and other museum departments to write curriculum resources and interpretive material for exhibitions and collections. This position will also aid in recruiting, training, and supervising student employees and interns as well as museum docents and volunteers. Additionally, this person will be called upon to carry out special projects for the Head of Museum Education department.

What You’ll Do In This Position

• Serve as the primary educator for 2-3 exhibitions annually, collaborating with curators, designers, and other staff.
• Develop and implement educational materials, interactive elements, and programming, such as guest lectures, panel discussions, and family activities.
• Manage the hiring of student educators and interns for the Museum Education department
• Train and mentor student educators, docents, and interns, including creating training materials and coordinating schedules.
• Design and evaluate family and community programs, ensuring alignment with museum goals and audience needs.
• Track and report visitor engagement and program success, updating training materials and procedures as needed.
• Edit educational content for exhibitions, publications, and promotional materials.
• Research and apply education theory to enhance museum learning experiences for university, K-12, and family audiences.
• Maintain professional development by attending seminars, contributing to scholarship, and staying current in educational practices.
• Support museum operations, including serving on committees and performing other assigned duties.
  
  

Required

What qualifies you for this role:

• Master’s degree in art history, art education, education, or a related field, with 2 years of experience in an art museum or art education setting.
• Proven experience in museum learning theory, curriculum development, and pedagogy for adults, university, and family audiences.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in art history, art education, education, or a related field, with 4 years of experience in an art museum or art education setting.
• Proven expertise in developing and writing educational materials and applying museum education principles.
• Strong verbal, teaching, and writing skills with the ability to mentor student employees and interns.
• Experience collaborating with museum professionals, educators, and university faculty.
• Knowledge of museum resources and ability to engage family audiences effectively.
• Proficiency with technology and online resources for museum education.
• Ability to provide program leadership, including vision, strategy, and evaluation.
• Commitment to public service and responsiveness to emerging issues in museum education.
  
  

What We Offer In Return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays 22 days paid vacation 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Level: 51

Compensation Range

Actual compensation based on education and experience

$58,656.00 - $74,426.00

Required Documents

All staff positions require a resume with an optional cover letter.

Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!