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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.
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Friends of Education Summer Fellowships
The Everson Museum of Art’s Summer Fellowships in Learning & Engagement, Sponsored by the Friends of Education
The Everson Museum of Art is pleased to announce two fellowship opportunities to join our Learning & Engagement Department for the summer of 2025. These opportunities are reserved for graduate students and rising undergraduate seniors. The fellowships will offer valuable professional experience at the Everson in various education and programming initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning and the development of best professional practices in museum education and community programming. Preference is given to individuals from New York State.
Friends of Education Summer Outreach Fellowship:
The 2025 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 the Everson’s Outreach Committee and docent 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 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 Altru is a plus.
Friends of Education Summer Arts Fellowship:
The 2025 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
- Substitute teach as needed
- 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 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 Altru is a plus.
Work Schedule: Both Fellowships will last ten weeks, beginning June 2nd and ending mid-August 2025 at 37.5 weekly hours. Start and end dates are flexible based on the 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 Misha Tentser, Learning & Engagement Administrative Assistant: [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 interview with a panel of Everson staff members.
Deadline to apply: March 3, 2025