Are you passionate about making visual art education engaging, interactive, and accessible? Do you love working with children, leading hands-on activities, and bringing creativity to the classroom and beyond? The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) at Utah State University seeks a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Coordinator to help organize, schedule, develop, and deliver hands-on educational programs for K-12 students and the broader community, as it is the only art museum within an 80-mile radius of Logan.

In this role, you will play a key part in connecting students with the power of art through museum visits, classroom presentations, and outreach programs using our Mobile Art Truck. You will also collaborate with student workers and schools, helping to shape a curriculum that aligns with NEHMA’s mission.

This is a .75 FTE position that includes working occasionally on evenings, weekend events, and overnight travel.

• Instruct students during museum field trips, which typically involve 100 children, and at community events with attendance ranging from 30 to 200 people. 35%
• Teach and present at outreach events, including STEM/STEAM nights, classroom visits, and Mobile Art Truck programs across Utah. 20%
• Collaborate with the education team to design lesson plans and activities that connect with public interests and the NEHMA collection. 20%
• Oversee and guide student employees from NEHMA’s visitor services who assist with educational programs at NEHMA. 5%
• Assist in scheduling and logistics for K-12 outreach and on-site field trips. 15%
• Help with event setup and operations, including lifting tables, chairs, and art supplies and driving the Mobile Art Truck. 5%

Who You Are:

• An admirer and appreciator of American art and museums.
• A passionate educator who loves working with children and creating meaningful learning experiences.
• A collaborator and connector who builds relationships with team members, schools, educators, and community groups.
• A problem solver who is flexible, proactive, and able to think on their feet.
• A strong communicator, whether leading a group, writing curriculum, or working with a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree with an emphasis in education, art history, visual art, museum studies, or a related field; OR two years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passion for visual art, museums, art education, and working with children of all ages and backgrounds.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and overnight travel for outreach events.
• A valid driver’s license (for outreach and Mobile Art Truck programs).

Skills You Need:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, research, and basic graphic design tools.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging diverse audiences.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for special events and outreach programs.

Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Please be prepared to answer the following questions as a part of the application:

• Please describe your experience working with K-12 groups, children, and/or community groups.
• Describe a time when you took initiative and worked to complete a task without help from others.
• How would you manage a large group of people?
• Are you willing to drive a 26-foot truck to locations in Utah to teach?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at Utah State University is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. The Museum has long served as a model for academic art museums by combining creative and intellectual engagement and open dialogue that bridge lines of culture, language, and lived experience. It also supports the land grant mission of Utah State University in providing extensive learning opportunities and experience with the community and to K-12 schools across the state of Utah. Thousands of visitors annually experience NEHMA, with exhibitions and programs highlighting permanent collections, works by modern and contemporary artists, and objects on loan from institutional partners and private collectors.

NEHMA’s permanent collection dynamically supports academic and artistic study, inspires new ideas and creative interpretation, and provides a space for reflection and conversation for the Museum’s many audiences. Comprising over 5,500 objects, this growing body of artworks represents American Art, emphasizing art and artists in the western US. With the new Wanlass Center for Art Education & Research opening next year, Utah State University is keen to support the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art’s dynamic role as a leading 21st-century academic art museum.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

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