About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 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 Associate Educator, Academic and Research Programs, , you will oversee the development and implementation of programs to engage undergraduate and graduate students through internships, gallery programs, and faculty programs. You will lead, plan and develop the Museum’s Internship Program that includes both short- and long-term internships across Museum departments. You will develop outreach strategies to engage prospective interns, and oversee the internship application and supervisor training process. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: + Actively contribute new research and practice-based knowledge to the museum education field, serving as a resource for students and peers. + Plan, develop and implement the Museum-wide Internship Program, which includes summer, long-term, and semester-based internships. + Lead, oversee and implement the Museum Seminar (MuSe) Program for summer and long-term interns, including planning and training the cohort for gallery teaching, and supporting interns’ learning and professional development. + Administer long-term internships within the MuSe Program, collaborating with individual departments and supervisors on training plans and the application/interview process. + Oversee the intern application process, including recruiting supervisors, reviewing projects/plans, supporting best practices for evaluating and interviewing interns, and managing a Museum-wide Internship Review Committee + Develop marketing and outreach strategies for promoting and diversifying the internship program and conduct evaluations to review program effectiveness + Plan, administer and lead The Observant Eye Program, the annual Career Insights event, and related programs + Co-plan and lead programs for faculty in collaboration with the Educator in Charge and other ARP staff + Oversee program budgets; evaluate programs and prepare donor reports. + Supervise an Assistant Educator, and work with them to guide/oversee college engagement, an annual Fashion Design Competition, and College Night + Assist other Education teams as requested. + Other duties as needed. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: + M.A. in art history or museum education + Minimum 5 years’ experience working in art museums + Demonstrated knowledge of current theories and practices pertaining to adult learning, gallery-based teaching and other forms of museum education and informal learning. + Understanding of the potential of digital learning and social media tools for college/adult audiences + Knowledge and understanding of undergraduate and graduate student audiences and the academic community; experience teaching in a university setting preferred. + Demonstrated excellence teaching with original works of art in a gallery setting for a variety of audiences, including adults, and training others in gallery-based teaching practices. + Evidence of collaborative skills and experience leading teams through complex projects. + Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask. + Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to effectively and professionally communicate with different constituencies, verbally and in writing. + Excellent communicator and ability to effectively maintain dozens of key relationships within diverse museum departments. + Demonstrated leadership skills to supervise and mentor interns. + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, experience with database systems, including Excel and solid computer skills required., + Ability to work evening and weekend hours + occasionally. COMPENSATION RANGE: + Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Annually + The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. Location Requirements At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day. Benefits Offerings The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status. + Medical, dental, vision and life insurance + 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match + Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays + Long-term disability coverage + Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses) + Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses) + Free financial-planning services + Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs + 25% discount for staff in Museum shops + A subsidized staff cafeteria + Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role. The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org . 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