Swope Art Museum Education Assistant

• Up to 10 hours per week, in accordance with the student’s Federal Work-Study award and applicable employment requirements.
• Some evening and/or Saturday availability may be required depending on program and event schedules.

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in art, art education, museum studies, education, arts administration, psychology, community engagement, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, youth, students, or community audiences preferred.
• Familiarity with art education, museum education, classroom instruction, program facilitation, or educational content development.
• Comfortable conducting basic research and working with digital files, spreadsheets, and online resources.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Experience in a museum, gallery, arts organization, school, nonprofit, or community-based organization.
• Experience facilitating art-making activities or educational programs.
• Familiarity with contemporary art, art history, museum collections, or visual literacy.
• Experience working with diverse audiences and/or individuals with varying learning styles and abilities.
• Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design and communication platforms is a plus.

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and facilitation of gallery, classroom, outreach, and community programs.
• Prepare art-making supplies, educational materials, activity kits, demonstrations, and project examples for programs and classes.
• Help organize and maintain education materials, supplies, equipment, and teaching resources.
• Assist with program setup, cleanup, and organization before and after educational activities.
• Support the development of age-appropriate and accessible learning experiences for a variety of audiences and ability levels.
• Research artists, artworks, educational practices, community resources, and other relevant topics to support museum programming and interpretation.
• Assist with developing creative, inclusive, and accessible ways for visitors to engage with the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.
• Track and update digital inventories of education supplies, resources, and program materials.
• Assist with maintaining program records, attendance information, evaluations, and other program data.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, communication, scheduling, and outreach.
• Support communication with volunteers, teaching artists, educators, and community partners as directed.
• Assist with outreach efforts and the promotion of education and community engagement opportunities.
• Help identify and research potential community resources, partnerships, and engagement opportunities.
• Occasional local travel may be required for outreach programs and community events.

• Provide general support as assigned.
• Perform other duties related to museum education, public programming, and community engagement as needed.