Bell Museum Gallery Programs Coordinator

The position will develop and implement gallery activities and manage a student interpretive staff to enhance visitors’ experience of the museum in support of the Bell’s mission and to realize its vision, to energize a community that embraces the transformative nature of science.

Job Duties:
Gallery Program Development and Implementation (50%)

● Develop (and revise or update) hands-on and interactive content to support visitors’ gallery experiences, including gallery carts, activities for the outdoor Learning Landscape activities, and “value-added” seasonal and topical experiences

● Support content development for new displays, including temporary exhibitions and seasonal maker space

● Work with content experts within the University to develop programs and activities and facilitate researchers’ outreach/engagement goals

● Build relationships with external partners to support content development and serve community and audience interests

● Foreground diversity by developing accessible, equitable, inclusive, and culturally-relevant gallery programs to serve both visitors and partners

● Evaluate and adapt programs based on feedback from observation, visitor and volunteer comments, and formal evaluations

Gallery Program Operations (40%)

● Supervise and manage (including hiring, training, scheduling, regularly meeting with, and evaluating) student interpretive guides, in collaboration with the Planetarium Programs Coordinator

● Support and train volunteers in delivery of gallery programs (gallery carts), in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator

● Provide content support for PR and social media projects led by Marketing team

● Contribute to grant development as assigned

Program Support (10%)

● Contribute to the creation and delivery of workshops and training sessions on best practices for public engagement and inclusive science communication to support Bell partners (including researchers and students) in successful outreach

● Contribute to content development and implementation of museum-wide initiatives, such as Family STEM Nights and Science + Nature kits

● Collaborate with PESL team members to support public science events and on-site education programs (e.g. K-12 field trips, youth camps) by participating in logistics planning and coordinating/training student guides

Required Qualifications

- BA/BS in education, science, and/or related program of study and 3 or more years of work experience developing and implementing STEM education programs (informal or formal)

- Knowledge of best practices in informal science learning and inclusive science communication

- Experience supervising staffs, ideally that include college students and/or volunteers

- Skill in project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines to deliver project outcomes and meet deadlines

- Enthusiasm for complex and collaborative development processes, working both independently and within and across teams, stakeholders, and partners

- Aptitude in creative collaboration, navigating conflict, communicating with intention, and adapting to change

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in developing and testing clear messages for a range of audiences

- Cultural competence, a commitment to practical and programmatic inclusion, and experience working in/with diverse communities

- Available for occasional evening and weekend work, as assigned (may include 3-4 evenings or weekend days per month)

- Demonstrated proficiency in using Google Suite tools and MS Office products (to include Word, Excel, etc.)

How to apply:

For more information or to apply visit:

UMN Job Board: 345769

Link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/345769

Application Deadline: Feb 21, 2022

Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Sigurdson, [email protected].