The goal for 2002 is to match the State's funding with private resources. The California African American Museum seeks a creative, energetic, self-starting educator to conduct gallery tours of exhibits that focus not only on art but also on a variety of disciplines. Knowledge of African American culture, studio art and materials. Full-time contractual position. Saturday or Sunday weekend work is required, with occasional evenings and holidays.
Salary is commensurate with experience. .
Under the general supervision of the Curator of Education, the Director of Community Programs will develop and implement the California African American Museum's outreach education programs. Research and assessment of community needs and resources and designing programs to meet them, logistical and publicity coordination with collaborating schools and organizations, hiring and evaluation of instructors, teacher training, class registration, tracking students' progress in programs, grant writing, monitoring outreach budget and grants, some travel to San Diego and Oakland, and presentations at conferences. Master's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Art Education or a related field, along with 3-5 years experience in a museum or related educational setting. Knowledge of studio art and materials required. Teaching experience as well as demonstrated managerial ability.