Job Description

APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to [email protected]. Please include “Public Programs Associate” in the subject line.

Status: Part-Time (appx. 20 hrs/wk; full-time if combined with current posted Events position)

Salary: $20 per hour, benefits eligible

Reports to: Associate Curator of Exhibitions and Programs

Date Posted: January 27, 2022

SUMMARY:

The Public Programs Associate reports to Associate Curator of Exhibitions and Programs and collaborates with Education Staff to plan and manage creative Public Programs that support and amplify the KMA’s exhibitions and further institutional programming priorities. These programs will deepen the impact of KMA’s exhibitions and raise awareness of the vital role the KMA plays within our community.   

While public programs are an important avenue for community engagement, they also add vital thematic and informational layers to the KMA’s three annual special exhibitions. It is expected that the Public Programs Associate will conceptualize, organize, and execute 3-4 public programs per exhibition. The Associate should strike a balance between virtual programs, events that occur on-site either in the Museum’s galleries or sculpture garden, and special day trips and tours. It is the KMA’s hope that individual programs will attract 30-80 people, depending on the format, type of program, and space limitations.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Work with the KMA’s Curatorial and Education staff to gain a working knowledge of current exhibitions and the museum’s mission  

·        In conjunction with Curatorial and Education staff, plan and manage creative Public Programs that relate to and support the KMA’s exhibitions. These may include, but are not limited to: lectures by curators, artists, and scholars related to exhibition; panel discussions of artists, curators, and scholars; day trips and insider’s tours of auction houses, galleries, and artists’ studios; adult participatory art workshops  

·        Work with Marketing and PR Departments to promote Public Programs 

·        Work with the Development Department to coordinate the overlap between public programming and donor cultivation goals 

·        Build relationships with KMA community members, as well as with other institutions and organizations within Westchester County 

·        Write public program descriptions for website, press releases, and KMA newsletter 

·        Coordinate and manage logistics for on and off-site programs. This includes working with Guest Services Staff and artists, speakers, performers, and technicians to ensure that supplies/materials, IT & A/V set-up needs are met for each workshop/presentation/performance; maintain an orderly inventory of tech for easy access 

·        Set up and facilitate virtual programs using platforms such as Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, etc. 

·        Record and/or livestream onsite and virtual programs to create video resources for internal and external usage 

·        Additional related assignments as directed 

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Strong interest in and familiarity with museums, visual arts and art education, as well as public programming within a museum context  

·        Excellent communication and listening skills; a self-starter who is able to speak confidently to audiences of different types, sizes, and ages

·        Proven organizational skills; highly organized and detail oriented; able to juggle multiple projects. 

·        Proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets 

·        Experience with the management of small and mid-scale public events 

·        Genuine interest in making the Museum accessible to all audiences 

·        A proven collaborator and strong team player; able to work comfortably with colleagues, subordinates, and volunteers 

·        Enthusiastic and energetic

·        B.A./B.S. preferred and/or 1-2 years of experience managing, coordinating, and facilitating public programs for a museum or equivalent cultural institution 

·        Ability to work flexible hours, days including some evenings, weekends, and holidays 

·        Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

·        Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required 

HOURS:

Part Time- approximately 20 hours per week. Qualified candidates interested in a full-time position should see the Museum’s concurrent posting for a Development Assistant (Special Events) on the Museum’s website; joint applications are welcome. Schedule to be agreed upon and will include special events that take place evenings and weekends as needed.

APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include “Public Programs Associate” in the subject line.

About the Katonah Museum of Art: Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Katonah Museum of Art originates three to four exhibitions annually which explore ideas about art, culture, and society—past and present. The founders’ decision to be a non-collecting institution resulted in a dynamic and flexible exhibition program, which remains one of the most distinctive features of the KMA. The KMA offers lectures, films, workshops, concerts and other events for a general audience. In addition to its visual arts program, the KMA hosts lectures, workshops, international trips and concerts and presents innovative programs for over 100-member schools. Annual attendance is approximately 30,000 people.

The Museum is located at 134 Jay Street, Katonah, NY 10536. The Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday from 12 PM – 5 PM, closed Monday. General admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors & students. Members & children under the age of 12 always enter free. 

The Katonah Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis. The KMA strives for an inclusive work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences.