Employment

The Everson Museum is a Syracuse architectural icon designed by internationally known architect I.M. Pei.

Within this extraordinary workplace, you’ll find a team-based office environment, endless opportunities to learn and grow, and creative staff members with a diverse group of voices. Staff members enjoy a variety of special benefits including free parking, discounts in the Museum Shop, café, and on adult and youth classes, as well as a robust paid-time-off policy.

Our competitive compensation package includes health and dental insurance and a 403B retirement program. Salary commensurate with experience.

Everson Museum of Art is committed to maintaining a work place free of unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, reproductive decision-making, sexual orientation and any other characteristics or other protected classes recognized by applicable federal, state or local law. Everson Museum of Art is fully committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

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The Everson Museum of Art seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented Manager of Community Engagement to join the Museum’s Learning & Engagement team. The manager reports to the Director & CEO and the Deputy Director and works alongside a Manager of K-12 & Family Programming. This position offers an opportunity to work in a unique setting, be a creative thinker, and work with a staff of dedicated employees.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains existing and develops new neighborhood-based outreach programs.
• Builds and stewards meaningful relationships with new audiences and partners that may be reached through exhibition-related or community collaborations.
• Develops and implements onsite, outreach, and virtual programs relating to special exhibitions and collections for a diverse range of adults.
• Ensures public programs are developed cross-departmentally, connect with strategic priorities, and strengthen relationships with new and current Museum audiences.
• Liaises with area college/university faculty and staff on curriculum-related opportunities and special programs.
• Works with exhibiting and visiting artists to develop and execute public programs, classes, and workshops.
• Maintains an ongoing adult education program with a focus on developing additional revenue streams for the Museum.
• Works closely with the Marketing team to expand visibility of programs and outreach.
• Assists in the creation of interpretive materials in conjunction with exhibitions, including educator resource materials, iPad presentations, family guides, gallery guides, and audio tours; collaborates with curatorial department to ensure that content and interpretive techniques best meet audiences’ needs.
• Manages hiring logistics and conducts background checks for interns and fellows in coordination with Human Resources.
• In collaboration with the K-12 and Family Programming Manager, plans K-12 camps, educational classes and workshops, special community days, and public programs related to special exhibitions and collections.
• In collaboration with the K-12 and Family Programming Manager, plans robust and diverse programming for the Everson’s annual Festival of Trees & Light.
• Incorporates inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles into day-to-day responsibilities.
• Serves as a staff liaison to the Education, Equity & Engagement Committee.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience in art education, museum studies, public programming, social practice, or relate field required.
• Demonstrated experience with public programs, both in development and execution.
• Knowledge of museums and/or other non-profit organizations, structures and processes.
• Knowledge of databases and/or registrations systems, or willingness and ability to learn. Specific knowledge of Altru or Raisers\’s Edge products a plus!
• Ability to work a schedule that supports the Learning & Engagement Department, including some flexible and variable hours, such as weekends and evenings.
• Strong team player and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within and beyond the institution.
• Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail, including ability to work on multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.