Job Description
The 40-hour per week position of Art & History Curriculum Coordinator is available immediately. This position reports to the School Programs Supervisor.
Position Summary
Responsible for the development, planning and implementation of all school programs based on the collections of the Art and History Museums. Coordinate the Art and History Docent Programs. Plan training and enrichment classes and oversee program recruitment. Maintain supplies for docent-led tours and programs, develop programming for special exhibits, and plan and oversee regularly scheduled public docent activities and tours. Manage expenditures pertaining to school and docent programs. Maintain communication within the Education Department regarding planned programming and docent events. Thorough knowledge of the Art and History permanent collections is necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Oversee all aspects of Art and History School Programs. Research and develop new programs, collaborating with the School Programs Supervisor, museum directors, and curators, as needed. Revise existing programs as curriculum and collections change. Maintain an inventory of educational materials and supplies; purchase additional supplies as necessary. Assist the School Programs Scheduler in securing Art and History docents to lead school programs by advising in regard to docent availability and ability. Greet visiting school groups in the Art and History museums. Lead Art and History programs and tours, if necessary.
Responsible for coordinating the Art and History Docent Programs. Plan and lead weekly training and enrichment classes. Develop content and schedule speakers as necessary. Maintain regular contact with the Art and History Docents through weekly email updates. Recruit new docents when program numbers deem it necessary, schedule interviews and select candidates. Scheule and attend monthly Docent Council meetings. Plan and facilitate docent social and recognition events with the School Programs Supervisor and the Dr. Seuss Museum Program Coordinator. Submit event forms and work orders for docent trainings and events; prepare contracts for speaker honorariums. Track docent activities and report statistics regularly. Assist the Group Tour Coordinator in scheduling docents to lead tours of the permanent collection for visiting groups.
Actively participate in the museum-wide goals of supporting early literacy and STEM learning.
Share resources with docents through training opportunities. Implement changes in Art and History school programs to support early literacy, universal design for learning, and child development best practices, and incorporate STEM learning opportunities through interdisciplinary approaches.
Develop docent-led programming for special exhibits and train docents on the exhibit content. Plan and oversee specialized docent tours and activities, i.e. Sunday docent tours, Continuing Conversations or similar programs. Customize tours and topics in response to requests from schools, visiting groups, and teacher professional development gatherings. Research and write various educational materials, such as gallery games, scavenger hunts and activity guides.
Participate in community coalitions and school partnerships. Assist the Director of Education and School Programs Supervisor in preparing relevant grant applications, final reports, and sponsorship requests. Identify possibly funding sources as they pertain to School Programs and related events.
Maintain and submit statistics on all docent trainings and specialized programming. Attend monthly Education Department staff meetings; engage in group planning discussions regarding future programs and events. Maintain awareness of changes in the Art and History permanent collections, and of current issues in education, particularly the Common Core and curriculum frameworks established by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Learn to use Artifax scheduling software. Participate in professional development seminars and workshops, if assigned.
Perform other similar duties as responsibilities necessitate or as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Candidate must have experience working in an educational setting with a broad knowledge of disciplines of history, art history, and education. Bachelor’s degree is required, with a degree in history, art history, or education preferred. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Larissa Murray lmurray@springfieldmuseums.org by August 15, 2025.
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