Opportunities at The Westmoreland

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is looking to hire a creative Education Programs Manager to continue to grow and innovate our educational experiences for audiences from pre-K, K-12 and higher education.. This position will oversee our committed groups of contracted educators and docents (teen and adult) for all education experiences. The Education Programs Manager works collaboratively with members of the Learning, Engagement and Partnerships Team (LEAP) to fulfill a variety of educational needs including developing and implementing curriculum-based experiences for students, actively cultivating relationships with educators, schools, districts, and administrators, supporting the summer art camp program, and managing a Teacher Advisor Council and special programing for educators. This position is being offered as full-time or part time (20-34 hours). 
 
Essential Functions: 

General 

1. In partnership with the Director of Learning, Engagement and Partnerships (DoLEAP), review current Museum tour programs, developing ideas and content to enhance current tours and create new tours. Personally facilitate or schedule tour guides as needed. 

2. Responsible for developing, managing, recruiting, evaluating and coordinating training of contracted educators and docents (teen and adult) for all education experiences. 

3. Plan and execute tours to meet attendance goals. Responsible for all administrative aspects of tour programs including scheduling reservations, transportation reimbursement tracking of all data relevant to grant compliance, including tour participation and program expenditures. 

4. Work with the Studio Programs Manager to offer a set of art activity studio components for tour programs. 

5. Support the Studio Programs Manager in development of curriculum and execution of the Museum’s summer art camp program for children. Act as a second Camp Director, facilitating projects, supervising attendees, managing camp assistants and overall providing an excellent camp experience. 

Pre-K 

1. Develop and manage programs for infants 3-24 months and toddlers 2-4 years old. 
 
K-12  

1. Host annual Back to School Night for educators to share information on upcoming exhibitions, provide tours, and schedule visits.  

2. Develop and manage Teacher Advisory Council to develop curriculum content for education experiences.  

3. Work with the DoLEAP to provide special programs to educators, including opportunities for Act 48 professional development and special events/evenings and workshops just for teachers.   

4. Develop and implement all training and evaluation for educational tours for K-12 students. 

5. Provide educational outreach to area schools while actively seeking and recruiting new school districts to participate in both outreach and on-site educational programs. 

Other: 

1. Support local college partnerships through programs and tours.  

2. Supporting the LEAP team in program planning or execution when needed. 

3. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Full Time annual salary range $44,000 to $47,000 with a competitive benefits package. Part Time hourly range is $22.50 to $24.00. 
 To apply, please send cover letter and resume to careers@thewestmoreland.org. 
 
Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification FBI fingerprint, PA Child Abuse (Act 33) and PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearances. 
 

The Museum is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.