Museum Security and Education Program Assistant

Position Title:
Museum Security and Education Program Assistant

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing security and maintenance of a public/gallery space.
Experience working in visitor services in a public facing role.
Experience designing and leading educational programs as well as preparing and delivering content ideally in the arts and material culture.
Experience overseeing a group of volunteers or student workers and creating training protocols for such groups.
Experience working in a museum environment.

Job Description:

Iowa State University is seeking a Museum Security and Education Program Assistant. This position reports to the Curator of Education for the University Museums. It has high visibility for the Brunnier Art Museum, and reflects the University Museums and Iowa State University’s character and strategic plan. This position greets the public and acts as primary contact for and provides assistance to callers, visitors, speakers, and artists in the Brunnier Art Museum and other University Museums facilities as needed. Provide a high level of visitor service and museum security; clean and maintain gallery spaces and assist in exhibit installations. The ideal candidate will have an excellent attention to detail and be able to design, produce and install vinyl. This position provides thousands of Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff instruction in visual literacy through tours, programs, and workshops, allowing participants in all fields of study to better meet the interpretive and communicative challenges of their respective disciplines. Responsibilities will be to lead programming and produce interpretive materials across University Museums’ locations and coordinate scheduling of program requests and speakers. Collaborate with the Curator of Education in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs, resources, and tours to further interpret exhibitions. This position will take a lead role in organizing and developing training for the docent corps. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts, visually, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; and will be able to interact professionally with a diverse range of visitors. The candidate will also have the ability to present a positive image and provide strong public relations to visitors; learn new skill sets; have excellent organizational skills; plan and implement innovative education programs; work independently and responsibly to complete tasks; and identify new goals, challenges, and solutions in a proactive manner. This position requires a flexible schedule, and candidate must work most weekends and occasional evenings.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:
August 20, 2021

Posting Close Date:
September 12, 2021

Job Requisition Number:
R5972

Position Information:

Position Title:
Museum Security and Education Program Assistant

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing security and maintenance of a public/gallery space.
Experience working in visitor services in a public facing role.
Experience designing and leading educational programs as well as preparing and delivering content ideally in the arts and material culture.
Experience overseeing a group of volunteers or student workers and creating training protocols for such groups.
Experience working in a museum environment.

Job Description:

Iowa State University is seeking a Museum Security and Education Program Assistant. This position reports to the Curator of Education for the University Museums. It has high visibility for the Brunnier Art Museum, and reflects the University Museums and Iowa State University’s character and strategic plan. This position greets the public and acts as primary contact for and provides assistance to callers, visitors, speakers, and artists in the Brunnier Art Museum and other University Museums facilities as needed. Provide a high level of visitor service and museum security; clean and maintain gallery spaces and assist in exhibit installations. The ideal candidate will have an excellent attention to detail and be able to design, produce and install vinyl. This position provides thousands of Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff instruction in visual literacy through tours, programs, and workshops, allowing participants in all fields of study to better meet the interpretive and communicative challenges of their respective disciplines. Responsibilities will be to lead programming and produce interpretive materials across University Museums’ locations and coordinate scheduling of program requests and speakers. Collaborate with the Curator of Education in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs, resources, and tours to further interpret exhibitions. This position will take a lead role in organizing and developing training for the docent corps. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts, visually, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; and will be able to interact professionally with a diverse range of visitors. The candidate will also have the ability to present a positive image and provide strong public relations to visitors; learn new skill sets; have excellent organizational skills; plan and implement innovative education programs; work independently and responsibly to complete tasks; and identify new goals, challenges, and solutions in a proactive manner. This position requires a flexible schedule, and candidate must work most weekends and occasional evenings.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:
August 20, 2021

Posting Close Date:
September 12, 2021

Job Requisition Number:
R5972