Education Coordinator (Educational Outreach Specialist), IUMAA
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

IU MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY & ANT (BL-MAA-IUBLA)

Department Information

The IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) takes aspects of the former museum and the Laboratory of Archaeology and combines them into 1 cohesive experience. With an impactful long-term vision focusing on purposeful storytelling, stewarding collections, and bringing these items to communities, the IUMAA thoughtfully houses and displays over 5 million artifacts that span across a broad range of the human experience. The IUMAA is accessible for research as well as teaching and is culturally connected to our broader community through partnerships with Indigenous communities, advisory boards, and other IUMAA community members.

Job Summary

The coordinator will primarily be focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of transformative educational experiences related to the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) mission, vision, and values. The coordinator position reports directly to the Learning and Community Engagement Manager.

The Learning and Community Engagement Department is responsible for providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage with the museum in dynamic and impactful ways.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Partners and collaborates with Operations and Guest Services, Exhibits, External Communications, Curatorial, and the Collection teams, and with students, IU faculty, external community consultants and various organizations as needed.
• Develops, schedules, and implements dynamic and impactful public programs.
• Oversees the Student Advisory Council recruitment, meetings, and logistics planning.
• Develops and conducts tours, workshops, and curricula (digital/physical) in collaboration with the Learning and Community Engagement Manager and community members. Curricula may address specific exhibits or aspects of identity, race, cultural production and human history, creativity, anthropology, etc.
• Facilitates object-based teaching and learning for all ages.
• Creates and facilitates exhibit support materials like activities, gallery guides, or sensory tour kits.
• Conducts outreach visits to schools, assisted living facilities, or other venues.
• Supports volunteers, interns, and practicum students through the development of tour notes or other training materials.
• Maintains departmental records related to programs, tours, etc.
• Coordinates with other departments as needed to meet departmental objectives and goals.
• Helps maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for visitors, faculty, and staff.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Creates, implements, and evaluates experiences that connect audiences with the university, including local and rural outreach, campus, summer camps, home school events, teacher professional development workshops, and family programming.
• Supports the activities of other university departments with expertise on the audience desired.
• Maintains affiliations with colleagues within academic university, locally and nationally.
• Develops and conducts training of a pool of educators who can facilitate programs.
• Develops and conducts training for tours with docents.
• Manages the daily operation of programs in accordance with the university's strategic plans.
• Develops and manages experience's budget(s).
• Oversees online content and technology.
• Seeks sources of funding and works with development staff to develop proposals and annual reports.
• Provides process improvement suggestions to supervisor.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in education or other related field

Preferred

• Masters degree in social studies education, museum education, folklore, history, or anthropology with a public practice emphasis

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in education, fine arts, or other related field

Preferred

• 1 year of experience developing and leading museum tours and/or museum programs
• 3 years of experience in a museum education setting
• Experience teaching in museums and/or with objects

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Demonstrates understanding of formal and informal educational settings and practices
• Excellent community engagement skills
• Demonstrates event/program development and management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well as a team member or independently
• Ability to respond quickly and kindly to needs of guests and colleagues
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritizing as needed
• Seeks to acquire new knowledge and abilities quickly
• Demonstrates general familiarity with history, anthropology, archaeology, and/or folklore
• Possesses knowledge of museum practices and education
• Ability to see connections across academic disciplines and explore new ideas
• Ability to think conceptually, creatively, and critically
• Centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility work
• Possesses a passion for community engagement, program and event development, and collaboration
• Ability to thrive in diverse learning environments with a focus on anthropology, community, and storytelling

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role may occasionally move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position involves some local and regional travel. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$46,000 per year

Work Hours

Position will occasionally require weekend and evening hours.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Educational Resources
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