Department Arts Council
County Location Oklahoma OK
Date Opened 1/25/2022 08:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline 2/28/2022 11:59:00 PM
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience with a cap of $58,047.
Full or Part Time Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references with your application.
OKLAHOMA ARTS COUNCIL
The Oklahoma Arts Council (OAC) is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts. We strive to build a diverse team comprised of the best and brightest individuals to support our mission to lead, cultivate, and amplify the transformative power of the arts for all Oklahomans and their communities. The Oklahoma Arts Council is currently seeking enthusiastic and creative people with an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to public service to contribute to our team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Oklahoma Arts Council seeks an experienced museum educator/arts educator to create and implement educational programs and curriculum support for the Oklahoma State Capitol exhibitions and Oklahoma Art in Public Places collection. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position that reports directly to the Executive Director with state retirement and insurance benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance. Salary is commensurate with experience with a cap of $58,047.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position develops, implements, and manages education programs focused on increasing audience engagement for both youth and adults with state-owned artworks in the Oklahoma State Capitol Art Collection, the Oklahoma State Art Collection, and the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Collection, as well as works by contemporary Oklahoma artists and special exhibitions in the rotating galleries of the Capitol.
Responsibilities include:
Education and Interpretation
• Work with the Visual Arts Director/Collections Manager, Curator of Capitol Exhibitions, and Director of Art in Public Places to accurately and appropriately research and develop high quality curriculum resources and interpretive content for diverse audiences in exhibitions, programs, and publications for all visual and public art programs at the Capitol, public art collections, and special visual and public art projects
Tour and Educator Programs
• Create interactive tour experiences and curriculum support for educators and school-aged youth, including homeschoolers and scouts
• Develop professional development, resources, workshops, and special events for educators
• Design supplementary virtual educational resources, curricula, and activities to support in-person programs, including Teaching with Capitol Art online lesson plans and activities based on works in the Oklahoma State Capitol Art Collection, Oklahoma State Art Collection in the Betty Price Gallery, and the Oklahoma State Capitol Galleries
• Produce educational components for the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Collection
• Ensure all curricula aligns with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts
• Build relationships with university faculty and students, PreK-12 teachers and administrators, and with community stakeholders to develop new initiatives and arts-related educational programs to promote in the community
• Recruit and manage a team of volunteer docents and provide training that incorporates audience engagement techniques
• Work with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to produce and provide training for the Oklahoma State Capitol art collections, exhibitions, and overall visitor tour guides for the artwork
• Revive field trip grant program to provide funding for schools to bring students from across the state to the Oklahoma State Capitol
• Work with the Web and Publications Director to design and publish curriculum and resources on the website and maintain and update current resources as needed
• Work with Director of Marketing and Communications, Arts Learning in Communities Director, and Arts Education Director to promote new resources
• Assist Arts Learning in Communities Director and Arts Education Director with any table or presentation opportunities at arts education conferences and gatherings
Grants for Engagement Program(s)
• Oversee the Capitol field trip grant program
• Provide technical assistance to grant applicants and review draft applications
• Identify eligible grant applicants and promote grant opportunities, particularly to rural and underserved communities
• Work with the Grants and Programs Team to ensure consistency in program delivery and technical assistance to guarantee professionalism with our constituents
Public Programs
• Design and implement diverse arts experiences for youth and adults, including studio activities and after-school and summer programs, as well as programs for families and adults at the Capitol and other sites as needed
Other: Limited overnight travel may be required, as well as attendance at occasional evening or weekend meetings or events.
Successful candidates will:
• Possess strong written, oral communications, and interpersonal skills
• Take a proactive approach and work independently
• Collaborate as a team player with other agency staff to deliver quality programs and services
• Be adept at interacting with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, embracing diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills
• Meet deadlines consistently
• Be attentive to detail and committed to excellence in all aspects of work
• Present a professional appearance
• Remain knowledgeable of current trends, best practices, and research in arts education, arts learning, arts learning assessment, and program evaluation
• Actively pursue outreach and partnerships to expand services to underserved populations
• Develop and maintain a network of professionals and organizations in the field of community-based arts learning
• Manage department budgets
The Oklahoma Arts Council is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of OAC to prohibit unlawful discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to political or religious opinion or affiliation, race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the policy of OAC to provide equal opportunity in employment, advancement and other conditions of employment to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the intent of OAC to fully comply with all applicable state and federal equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in museum studies, art history, arts administration, arts education, public art, or an arts-related field; master’s degree with specialization in an arts-related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of museum education experience required; art museum and visual arts expertise preferred
• High-level project management experience required
• Experience in administering or coordinating educational programs and working with teaching artists required
• Ability to produce critical writing for interpretive resources and other written materials for a wider audience required
• Exemplary knowledge of technology, with a high level of computer literacy including the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and SharePoint), database technologies, and mobile computing, among others
• Skilled in organizing work and managing time with ability to complete tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaker a plus
Key Requirements and Physical Demands:
• Pre-employment OSBI background check must be successfully completed
• Must hold driver’s license and be able to drive a vehicle to various locations across the state if necessary
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
