Primary Responsibilities:

The Clementi Family Assistant Manager’s responsibilities include a wide range of tasks. The position:

• Collaborates with colleagues and partners to conceptualize, research, plan and implement, and evaluate museum educational programming.

• Works primarily Tuesday–Saturday, including evenings on the first Thursday of each month. (approximately 50% administrative preparation and 50% active program facilitation)

• Coordinates logistics, procedures, preparations and facilitation of programs.

• Prepares resources for marketing and communications efforts for related programs.

• Works with interns, volunteers and staff as needed.

• Assists with evaluation, documentation and assessment of programs.

• Works collaboratively with colleagues and attends meetings related to marketing, operations, all staff, and special task groups.

Qualifications:

• Loves interacting with groups of people of all ages. Demonstrates strong customer service skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs
• Interest and knowledge about art, museums, education, and communities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in education, museum studies, studio or art history, non-profit management, community organizing, or other relevant fields—or equivalent work experience—is welcome.
• Teaching experience with groups in formal or informal learning environments.
• Excellent professionalism, public speaking, and interpersonal skills required across a variety of settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer, moving thorough museum spaces, or standing for long periods during programs.

• Ability to move and manipulate art materials and lift bulk materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

• Ability to engage diverse participants in conversations and interactions for extended periods within museum spaces or other locations in Fitchburg.

• Ability to see the details of art and hear conversations with participants in public galleries.

• Ability to travel to off-site programs and meetings as necessary.

Education & Experience:

• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Ability to keep multiple programs in the workflow and make timely decisions to meet deadlines.

• Ability to focus on active facilitation while problem solving to make decisions about unanticipated needs during a program.

• Ability to process detailed information, function effectively in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to change.

Compensation:

$40,000/year, 2-year contract, generous health insurance and paid time off

Interested candidates should read the full job description and follow the application procedures below to apply. If you require accessibility accommodations, modifications, or have specific preferences, please let us know. Applications will be accepted through June 30.

How to apply:

Please send a letter of interest, full resume, and three work or school related references to FAM Director of Education, Susan Diachisin at sdiachisin@fitchburgartmuseum.org. Please attach documents to the email with the subject line: FAM Clementi Family Assistant Manager of Educational Programs.