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Where the Power of Art Engages the Spirit of Community
Join Our Team as a Coordinator, Ford Learning Center (FLC)
Do you love bringing people together, organizing meaningful educational experiences, and making a real impact? The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a world-class cultural institution in Kansas City, is looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Coordinator, Ford Learning Center (FLC) to support our Learning & Engagement team.
About the Role
As the Coordinator, Ford Learning Center, you will play a vital role in scheduling and managing workshops, studio classes, and educational programs that bring art to life for students, educators, and community groups. You will be the go-to person for coordinating logistics, ensuring smooth operations, and providing top-notch support to staff, teaching artists, and visitors.
If you love organizing, problem-solving, and working behind the scenes to make learning experiences seamless and accessible, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Be part of an inspiring environment where art and education come together.
- Manage exciting programs that serve schools, teachers, and the community.
- Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to making art accessible to all.
- Make a difference by helping bring creative learning opportunities to diverse audiences.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate and schedule workshops, classes, and special activities in the Ford Learning Center.
- Communicate with teachers, museum staff, and the public to ensure smooth program Logistics.
- Support grant-funded programs that provide opportunities for Title I schools.
- Manage data and reporting in the museum’s CRM system to track program participation.
- Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming experience for all.
What You Bring:
- Experience in customer service, scheduling, or program coordination (2 years preferred).
- Strong organizational skills – you love juggling multiple tasks and keeping things on track.
- Excellent communication skills – you enjoy working with people and problem-solving.
- Tech-savvy mindset – experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools.
- Passion for inclusion – you value diversity and strive to make programs accessible to all.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are a plus!
Position Details:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Pay: $19.56 - $22.01 (35-hour work week)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for events.
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Pay: $19.56 - $22.01 (35-hour work week)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for events.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a detail-driven coordinator who loves bringing educational programs to life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making art accessible for all.
At the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, we celebrate Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Sustainability (IDEAS). We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants.
Non-Discrimination
The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of our selection process.
Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Salary : $20 - $22
