Education Coordinator

EDUCATION COORDINATOR

OVERVIEW: Coordinate and assist all School & Educator programs including supporting administration, communications, marketing, event facilitation and outreach. Work collaboratively with the Education & Public Engagement Division to provide excellent and equitable programming for diverse audiences.

SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Manager of School and Educator Programs

COMPENSATION: $18.69-$22.07 hourly pay range DOE; 40 hours per week

BENEFITS: Full time employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403b plan. Employees will also receive ten days of sick leave and ten days of vacation leave every year, twelve paid holidays and one floating holiday throughout the calendar year. Additional benefits include subsidized transportation (ORCA business passport), access to fitness facility, and museum membership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• BA/BS or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 2 years relevant, professional work experience, preferably in a not-for-profit, education, and/or administrative setting. Previous professional experience in a setting connected to school-aged children and/or K-12 educators preferred.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and to project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
• Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other software programs; ability to utilize various systems and databases, such as SharePoint, Tessitura, Google Drive, and/or museum databases.
• Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Must have excellent time management, problem solving, and analytic skills and be able to work independently and in a team setting. Demonstrated ability to routinely take a proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work with members, the public, and co-workers professionally and tactfully, to adhere to Museum policies, and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Stationary Work: Approximately 75% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 25%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.

Communication: Clear and effective communication with volunteers, donors, members, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

Moving: The ability to move up to twenty pounds on occasion is necessary for moving files, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to regularly position self to access files.

Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organization, and as individuals, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The Seattle Art Museum will consider applicants who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (206) 654-3188 or HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.

3wH1BXtmRZ