Employment

Friends of Education Summer Outreach Fellowship:

The 2026 Summer Outreach Fellow will support the Everson’s summer outreach programs and assist other initiatives in the Department of Learning & Engagement. The Everson will be on-site this summer with various community partners, such as City of Syracuse parks, Onondaga County libraries, the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival, and more. In addition, the Summer Outreach Fellow will play a role in developing new community partnerships, ongoing outreach opportunities, and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Support, develop, and facilitate the Everson’s summer outreach programs
• Collaborate with docent outreach volunteers
• Create and review lesson plans and curriculum for a variety of ages and skill levels
• Order and organize supplies for summer outreach programs
• Schedule and manage volunteers for summer outreach programs
• Assist in developing outreach marketing and web materials
• Assist in developing new partnerships with regional organizations and communities for future outreach initiatives
• Collaborate with community partners to develop ongoing programs
• Support the incorporation of DEAI principles across all educational programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, entering the senior year of an undergraduate degree program or in active study towards a graduate degree in fields including but not limited to: Art History, Art Education, Education, History, Studio Art, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Public Humanities, Creative Writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within and beyond the institution
• Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail, including an ability to work on multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work a schedule that supports the Learning & Engagement Department, including some flexible and variable hours, such as weekends and evenings
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Interest in community engagement, non-profits, or social impact

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience facilitating or supporting public and educational programs
• Familiarity with best practices in museum education and community engagement
• At least one year of experience working with K-12 students
• Knowledge of databases and/or registration systems, or willingness and ability to learn. Specific knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.

Preference provided to students from New York State

Work Schedule: Fellowships will last ten weeks from approximately June 9 to August 14 at 37.5 weekly hours. Start and end dates are flexible based on the student’s academic calendar. Fellows must be available some nights and weekends, based on the program schedule.

Payment: $7,500 stipend for 10 weeks, paid bi-weekly.

Application Process: Interested applicants should email resume/CV and cover letter to Sofía Gabaldón, Diane and Bob Miron Fellow: [email protected]. Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We anticipate the interview and selection process to take no longer than five weeks. After initial review, selected semi-finalists will be invited to respond to a supplemental questionnaire. After secondary review. selected finalists will be invited to virtual or onsite interview with a panel of Everson staff members.

Deadline to apply: March 8th, 2025. Decisions expected in early/mid April.

Friends of Education Summer Arts Fellowship:

The 2026 Summer Arts Fellow will support the management of the Everson’s five-week immersive summer camp. This includes oversight of the camp administration process, potential teaching opportunities, creating and reviewing lesson plans, maintaining the Everson’s Danial Family Education Center, and supporting the incorporation of DEAI principles throughout the program. The Summer Arts Fellow will also collaborate cross-departmentally to assist with the development of ongoing programming initiatives for the Department of Learning & Engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day, administrative process for the Everson’s Summer Art Camp
• Assist with Summer Art Camp activity facilitation
• Review lesson plans and curriculum for a variety of ages and skill levels
• Assist in ordering and organizing materials and supplies for summer programs
• Assist with logistics for ongoing adult workshops
• Lead occasional tours of on-site exhibitions
• Create education resource guides
• Develop lesson plans and/or tour formats for upcoming exhibitions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, entering the senior year of an undergraduate degree program or in active study towards a graduate degree in fields including but not limited to: Art History, Art Education, Education, History, Studio Art, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Public Humanities, Creative Writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within and beyond the institution
• Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail, including an ability to work on multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work a schedule that supports the Learning & Engagement Department, including some flexible and variable hours, such as weekends and evenings
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Interest in arts education, non-profits, or museum education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience facilitating or supporting public and educational programs
• Familiarity with best practices in museum and art education
• At least one year of experience working with K-12 students
• Experience teaching arts classes, or demonstrated studio arts experience
• Experience with ceramics is a plus
• Knowledge of databases and/or registration systems, or willingness and ability to learn. Specific knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• Preference provided to students from New York State

Work Schedule: Fellowships will last ten weeks from approximately June 9 to August 14 at 37.5 weekly hours. Start and end dates are flexible based on the student’s academic calendar. Fellows must be available some nights and weekends, based on the program schedule.

Payment: $7,500 stipend for 10 weeks, paid bi-weekly.

Application Process: Interested applicants should email resume/CV and cover letter to Sofía Gabaldón, Diane and Bob Miron Fellow: [email protected]. Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We anticipate the interview and selection process to take no longer than five weeks. After initial review, selected semi-finalists will be invited to respond to a supplemental questionnaire. After secondary review. selected finalists will be invited to virtual or onsite interview with a panel of Everson staff members.

Deadline to apply: March 8th, 2025. Decisions expected in early/mid April.

Position: Grants Writer
Salary: $25/hour | 37.5 hours weekly
Full-time

The Everson Museum of Art is seeking a motivated and articulate Grants Writer to join a dynamic team of nonprofit professionals in a one-of-a-kind setting. The Grants Writer is responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to a wide array of foundations and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate the Everson Museum of Art’s mission and programs to potential funders.  A key member of the Development team, the Grants Writer reporting to the Deputy Director, will work closely with Museum leadership and program staff to develop, assemble, and submit grant requests and reports.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and writing grant proposals for a wide range of programs and projects, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
• Maintaining a master grants calendar, coordinating staff contributions, and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines.
• Preparing, proofing, and assembling grant packages, including letters, proposals, budgets, and spreadsheets, in accordance with funder guidelines, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to grant guidelines.
• Preparing interim and final reports to funders; Gathering and compiling information regarding a wide range of institutional projects into thorough and accurate.
• Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation and government contacts and program officers.
• Providing high-level research assistance for development of new grant proposals; Conducting in-depth biographical, financial, and philanthropic research on friends, corporations, and foundations to identify prospects using a variety of resources.
• Providing writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgements.
• Work with Director of Finance on management of grant funds throughout departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior grant writing experience required with proven track record of success.
• Superior research, writing, and editing skills, with a strong ability to synthesize information and adapt content and tone for multiple audiences.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity and interest in visual arts and culture; past experience working successful as a grant writer in an arts organization preferred.

Writing samples required for final candidates.  This is a full-time, hourly position.

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.

Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume, and writing samples to [email protected]. No phone calls please.