About the Education Department
The Met's Department of Education-dedicated to making art meaningful and accessible for everyone-is central to the mission of the Museum. The Department is a national and international leader in museum-based education and public programming, pushing boundaries through continuous innovation and experimentation. In-person and virtual programs include high school and college internships that promote career development and diversity; PreK-12 educator programs that train teachers to integrate art into curricula across disciplines; lectures and symposia that feature preeminent artists and scholarship; daily tours in multiple languages, and so much more.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the Assistant Educator, College & University Programs, you will co-manage and provide administrative support for the undergraduate & graduate internship programs, college events and faculty programs. You will lead outreach to colleges & universities, coordinate the planning and recruitment of interns, and broaden engagement with college students throughout New York City & the Tri-State area.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Manage the planning, recruiting, facilitation, programming, budget development and management, and evaluation for The Met Collective, The Met's college student engagement group
Manage the Museum's annual Design Competition and College Night, in consultation with The Met Collective, the Associate Educator, and The Costume Institute staff
Co-develop and co-facilitate internship program content and curriculum in consultation with the Associate Educator, College and University Programs
Conduct college outreach, including advertising and online information sessions for students
Oversee and execute college programs logistics, working closely with program leaders and Education Operations staff and others across the Museum to ensure program coordination, efficiency, and communication.
Coordinate the scheduling and logistical planning of internship programs.
Assist with and provide on-site day-to-day support for undergraduate and graduate interns.
Maintain the internship program's online application system, including editing applications, responding to staff and applicant queries, and communicating with technical support for the application system
Process and administer the review of internship applications; coordinate with Met staff regarding selection and application review
Monitor and maintain budgets and track expenses for all College and University Programs (including internships, Career Insights, College Night, The Observant Eye, and The Met Collective)
Organize and prepare internally- and externally-facing program communications, including regular entries and updates to the Museum's web content and event/personnel management systems, confirmation letters, and publications.
Assist with internship program evaluation and reporting
Track quarterly program attendance statistics
Maintain College Programs email inbox, responding to all student, applicant, and faculty inquiries
Teach college audiences, as well as programs for a variety of audiences at the Museum
Ensure program frameworks and teaching approaches align with the Museum's teaching goals and advance The Met's Vision 2025.
Assist with program planning and implementation across all of Education
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or equivalent experience
Background in art history, studio art, museum education or studies, or related field preferred
Three years of experience in a museum or non-profit environment
Experience and demonstrated interest in museum education, museum administration and working with undergraduate students in informal learning environments
Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with individuals from a wide range of social, economic, cultural and educational backgrounds; track record of expanding and diversifying participation and audience levels in educational offerings
Experience teaching with original works of art and objects in a museum setting
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to effectively and professionally communicate with a wide range of constituencies, verbally and in writing
Strong project management and collaboration skills
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple, logistically complex activities simultaneously within a museum setting
Demonstrated ability to multitask, remain flexible, problem-solve, and take initiative
Knowledge of languages preferred
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (MSWord, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Strong proficiency with database management and application systems
Strong technical skills and experience with information systems and digital platforms
Work evenings and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Pay Range $74,000.00 - $76,000.00 / Annually
