Studio Programs Coordinator
Tampa Museum of Art
About the Tampa Museum of Art
The Tampa Museum of Art opened its award-winning home in 2010 with a commitment to providing innovative public programs with a strong focus on modern and contemporary art. The Museum balances a growing collection with a dynamic annual schedule of special exhibitions. It is the region’s largest museum devoted to art of our time and has built a reputation for embracing contemporary photography and new media. Since its founding in 1979, the Museum has been dedicated to providing quality education to students and adults, with more than half of its programs offered free of charge.
Role
Under supervision of the Community Engagement Manager, coordinates Museum Studio Programs on and offsite.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates and implements Museum Studio programs at the Tampa Museum of Art and at off-site locations as needed, including, but not limited to:
- Summer Art Camp
- Virtual studio videos and classes
- Adult Studio classes
- Open Studios
- Children and Family studio classes
- Teen Workshops
- Works collaboratively with Education department on large scale programs and initiatives
- Oversees recording of Studio programs registration and attendance to ensure that programs meet their attendance/revenue goals
- Hires, trains, supervises, and schedules teaching artists, facilitators, and other contractual program staff
- Engages in outreach and hiring processes that ensures diversity of contractual staff and volunteers
- Substitute for Museum Studio instructors and leads gallery programs when needed
- Becomes familiar with current and upcoming Museum exhibitions
- Engages and oversees volunteers for Studio programs
- Promotes studio programs, in coordination with Marketing and Development, including but not limited to print materials and media appearances
- Works with the Development department to secure grants and funding for studio initiatives.
- Implements and interprets qualitative and quantitative evaluation processes pertaining to Museum Studio programs, ensuring quality of instruction meets museum best practices
- Manages Museum Studio programs budget
- Creates and updates planning documents related to studio programs (program descriptions, requests, itineraries, etc.)
- Coordinates the upkeep of studio programs material, supplies, equipment, and classrooms
- Coordinates the display of student artwork in the Education with Tour and Education Programs Coordinator and Curatorial team
- Manages the schedule if studio classroom use
- Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Art Education, Museum Education, Studio Art, Art History, Education, Business, Marketing or other related field, plus two (2) years of professional experience in planning, implementing, and promoting public programs.
Valid Florida Class “E” Driver’s License or equivalent issued by another state by date of application.
Knowledge, Skills, Experiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in full Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with current museum teaching trends is preferred
- Experience with registration software and applications (Shopify, Siriusware, Wufoo, and Raiser’s Edge preferred)
- Familiarity with the Tampa Bay arts community
Other Job Characteristics
- Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites
Contact:
Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter to education@tampamuseum.org. Indicate the job title ‘Studio Programs Coordinator’ in the subject line.