Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Director of Learning & Experience – Southern Utah Museum of Art
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Cedar City, Utah, United States, 84721
Director of Learning & Experience – Southern Utah Museum of Art
Title of Supervisor:
Executive Director
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Status:
Full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months)About SUMASouthern Utah Museum of Art, on the campus of Southern Utah University, features the artwork of regional artists known for their landscapes, faculty and student artists from the SUU Department of Art & Design, as well as emerging and distinguished artists from around the country and the world. Strengths of the nearly 2,000-object permanent collection include several works by famed Western artist Maynard Dixon, important regional women artists Eve Drewelowe and Edith Hamlin, and a comprehensive collection of work by Jimmie F. Jones that exemplifies his notable career in the region. Within SUMA’s holdings is an especially robust collection of prints that includes well-known artists such as Marc Chagall, James McNeill Whistler, Kawase Hasui, Thomas Hart Benton, and Käthe Kollwitz, among others. A number of gifts and acquisitions have focused on photography, such as Brett Weston, Gary Edward Adams, and a portfolio called DE | MARCATION: A Survey of Contemporary Photography in Utah. Named the best-designed museum in Utah by Architectural Digest, SUMA’s building, designed by Brooks + Scarpa and inspired by the region’s famed slot canyons, is an artwork in and of itself.General Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director, and as a member of the Senior Staff team, the Director of Learning & Experience is responsible for the efficient, effective, and productive management of the institution’s educational initiatives and visitor experience. This position will oversee the daily operations as they relate to Leadership, Formal Learning (SUU and K-12), MFA Assistantships, Internships & Volunteers, and Visitor Experience. Understanding that the museum experiences high turnover due to the volume of student employees, this position will ensure SUMA activates learning for people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as maintaining a high quality visitor experience.The Director of Learning & Experience is expected to maintain an appropriately high standard of professionalism directly and through subordinates, and will work collegially and cooperatively with other members of the Senior Staff team, team leads, staff, board, and others. This position manages the Coordinator of Community Engagement and Coordinator of Visitor Experience.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership
Provide vision and direction as it relates to learning and experience initiatives, goals, and objectivesOversee the department’s event/programming calendar, in coordination with the Coordinator of Community Engagement and other team membersManage the department’s budget, in coordination with the Business ManagerAssist the Coordinator of Community Engagement with onboarding and training responsibilitiesDevelop methods for acquiring, monitoring, and tracking visitor and participant feedbackMaintain certification such as Prevent Child Abuse UT and oversee background checks of staff and volunteers involved with minorsOversee time reporting, performance evaluation, and coordination of professional development for all Learning & Experience team members
Formal Learning (SUU and K-12)
Develop and evaluate curriculum with a focus on K-12, in consultation with the Iron County School District Arts Integration Coach & Instruction Specialist, the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Endowed Chair in Elementary Arts Education, the Assistant Professor of Art Education in the SUU Department of Art & Design, and educators in the communityIdentify key teachers to lead workshops/classes, and other public programs or events to elevate learning outcomesAssist with leading tours and other outreach programs to build SUMA’s capacityProvide in-depth tour/classroom and learning styles training for staff and volunteersWork with the Director of Curatorial Affairs on bolstering SUU faculty engagement by developing resources, structures, and systems for curricular connections and class visits (both on- and off-site)Oversee the planning and implementation of teen initiatives, with the understanding that meaningful tasks can be delegated to MFA students as availableServe as a mentor for MFA Assistantships, regardless of student placement or SUMA teamCollaborate with the SUU Arts Administration program as it relates to the selection process, the annual orientation, midterm check-ins, and end-of-semester reviewsMaintain a robust internship program for SUMA that will benefit SUU students needing internship hours for creditOversee the internship application process and intern placementConduct regular check-ins with interns and supervisorsAct as a liaison with any academic departments such as the SUU Arts Administration program, SUU Department of Film, Art & Design, SUU College of Education & Human Development, the Career Center, and othersRevitalize the museum’s volunteer program through recruitment, training, and retention efforts through recognition and rewards
Campus & Community Outreach
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners needed in the success of Learning team initiatives such as SUU STEM Center, artsFUSION, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Iron County School District, Frontier Homestead Museum & State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City Public Library, and moreAssist in maintaining relationships with campus partners needed in the success of engaging SUMA’s target audience: Southern Utah University faculty, staff, and students
Visitor Experience
Oversee planning and implementation of gallery activities and learning guides for all exhibitionsCollaborate with the Director of Curatorial Affairs and Coordinator of Visitor Experience on visitor response activities for select exhibitionsEnsure the visitor experience is of outstanding quality, assisting the Coordinator of Visitor Experience as issues ariseBe familiar with all aspects of front desk operations and able to cover the desk in the event of an emergency or staffing shortageAssist with ongoing training and resources for Visitor Experience staff and volunteersEnsure all public areas are clean, safe, and ready to welcome visitors, program participants, and patrons
Required QualificationsDemonstrated supervisory skills and experience managing a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively in speaking to both individuals and groups is requiredProven organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work across departments and with colleagues, stakeholders, volunteers, and community leadersAbility to maintain a positive, calm disposition in an ever-changing environment and during demanding timesPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in one of the following areas: Art Education, Education, Museum Studies, Museum Education, Art History, Fine ArtsMinimum of 3 years of experience in a classroom, studio, or museum settingKnowledge of learning styles, museum education theory and practice, and the ability to apply them creatively to programming and interpretationPrevious work experience with K-12 programs or schoolsGrant writing experienceRequired with ApplicationResumeReferencesSample lesson plans, event plan, or other writing samples
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Title of Supervisor:
Executive Director
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Status:
Full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months)About SUMASouthern Utah Museum of Art, on the campus of Southern Utah University, features the artwork of regional artists known for their landscapes, faculty and student artists from the SUU Department of Art & Design, as well as emerging and distinguished artists from around the country and the world. Strengths of the nearly 2,000-object permanent collection include several works by famed Western artist Maynard Dixon, important regional women artists Eve Drewelowe and Edith Hamlin, and a comprehensive collection of work by Jimmie F. Jones that exemplifies his notable career in the region. Within SUMA’s holdings is an especially robust collection of prints that includes well-known artists such as Marc Chagall, James McNeill Whistler, Kawase Hasui, Thomas Hart Benton, and Käthe Kollwitz, among others. A number of gifts and acquisitions have focused on photography, such as Brett Weston, Gary Edward Adams, and a portfolio called DE | MARCATION: A Survey of Contemporary Photography in Utah. Named the best-designed museum in Utah by Architectural Digest, SUMA’s building, designed by Brooks + Scarpa and inspired by the region’s famed slot canyons, is an artwork in and of itself.General Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director, and as a member of the Senior Staff team, the Director of Learning & Experience is responsible for the efficient, effective, and productive management of the institution’s educational initiatives and visitor experience. This position will oversee the daily operations as they relate to Leadership, Formal Learning (SUU and K-12), MFA Assistantships, Internships & Volunteers, and Visitor Experience. Understanding that the museum experiences high turnover due to the volume of student employees, this position will ensure SUMA activates learning for people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as maintaining a high quality visitor experience.The Director of Learning & Experience is expected to maintain an appropriately high standard of professionalism directly and through subordinates, and will work collegially and cooperatively with other members of the Senior Staff team, team leads, staff, board, and others. This position manages the Coordinator of Community Engagement and Coordinator of Visitor Experience.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership
Provide vision and direction as it relates to learning and experience initiatives, goals, and objectivesOversee the department’s event/programming calendar, in coordination with the Coordinator of Community Engagement and other team membersManage the department’s budget, in coordination with the Business ManagerAssist the Coordinator of Community Engagement with onboarding and training responsibilitiesDevelop methods for acquiring, monitoring, and tracking visitor and participant feedbackMaintain certification such as Prevent Child Abuse UT and oversee background checks of staff and volunteers involved with minorsOversee time reporting, performance evaluation, and coordination of professional development for all Learning & Experience team members
Formal Learning (SUU and K-12)
Develop and evaluate curriculum with a focus on K-12, in consultation with the Iron County School District Arts Integration Coach & Instruction Specialist, the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Endowed Chair in Elementary Arts Education, the Assistant Professor of Art Education in the SUU Department of Art & Design, and educators in the communityIdentify key teachers to lead workshops/classes, and other public programs or events to elevate learning outcomesAssist with leading tours and other outreach programs to build SUMA’s capacityProvide in-depth tour/classroom and learning styles training for staff and volunteersWork with the Director of Curatorial Affairs on bolstering SUU faculty engagement by developing resources, structures, and systems for curricular connections and class visits (both on- and off-site)Oversee the planning and implementation of teen initiatives, with the understanding that meaningful tasks can be delegated to MFA students as availableServe as a mentor for MFA Assistantships, regardless of student placement or SUMA teamCollaborate with the SUU Arts Administration program as it relates to the selection process, the annual orientation, midterm check-ins, and end-of-semester reviewsMaintain a robust internship program for SUMA that will benefit SUU students needing internship hours for creditOversee the internship application process and intern placementConduct regular check-ins with interns and supervisorsAct as a liaison with any academic departments such as the SUU Arts Administration program, SUU Department of Film, Art & Design, SUU College of Education & Human Development, the Career Center, and othersRevitalize the museum’s volunteer program through recruitment, training, and retention efforts through recognition and rewards
Campus & Community Outreach
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners needed in the success of Learning team initiatives such as SUU STEM Center, artsFUSION, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Iron County School District, Frontier Homestead Museum & State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City Public Library, and moreAssist in maintaining relationships with campus partners needed in the success of engaging SUMA’s target audience: Southern Utah University faculty, staff, and students
Visitor Experience
Oversee planning and implementation of gallery activities and learning guides for all exhibitionsCollaborate with the Director of Curatorial Affairs and Coordinator of Visitor Experience on visitor response activities for select exhibitionsEnsure the visitor experience is of outstanding quality, assisting the Coordinator of Visitor Experience as issues ariseBe familiar with all aspects of front desk operations and able to cover the desk in the event of an emergency or staffing shortageAssist with ongoing training and resources for Visitor Experience staff and volunteersEnsure all public areas are clean, safe, and ready to welcome visitors, program participants, and patrons
Required QualificationsDemonstrated supervisory skills and experience managing a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively in speaking to both individuals and groups is requiredProven organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work across departments and with colleagues, stakeholders, volunteers, and community leadersAbility to maintain a positive, calm disposition in an ever-changing environment and during demanding timesPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in one of the following areas: Art Education, Education, Museum Studies, Museum Education, Art History, Fine ArtsMinimum of 3 years of experience in a classroom, studio, or museum settingKnowledge of learning styles, museum education theory and practice, and the ability to apply them creatively to programming and interpretationPrevious work experience with K-12 programs or schoolsGrant writing experienceRequired with ApplicationResumeReferencesSample lesson plans, event plan, or other writing samples
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