School Programs Coordinator

THE OPPORTUNITY
Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world's finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future.
Currently, we are recruiting for a School Programs Coordinator to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organization that values creativity, teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion and where you will be surrounded by a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group of colleagues.
The School Programs Coordinator will play a vital role in designing and supporting interactive educational programs focused on Asian and Asian American art for pre-K-12 and college students and teachers in the museum. This role will collaborate with the educational community, students, teachers, docents, storytellers, and museum staff and will contribute to empowering student learning and enhancing understanding and appreciation of Asian and Asian American art.
The position cultivates positive and respectful relationships with volunteers, staff, visitors, members, and vendors creating meaningful experiences that connect art, education, and the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates interactive programs for pre-K-12 and college students focusing on student curiosity, development, and engagement, and aligning with state and national curricula.

• Maintains current school offerings, while also designing and implementing new museum and school-based programs in partnership with schools to expand our reach.
• Ensures smooth implementation and scheduling of School Programs.
• Provides school tour support by giving tours and assisting with check-ins and activities.
• Acts as the main point of contact and advocates for volunteers facilitating School Programs, supporting their success and creating peer mentoring and review protocols.
• Coordinates outreach efforts to teachers promoting program offerings and updates relevant web pages.

• Advocates for the programs to internal stakeholders and assists in creating reports to the board, the city, and funders, collaborates with the relevant staff and committees to design, schedule, and publicize refresher and ongoing school docent/storyteller trainings and events and provides additional support as needed, supporting effective in gallery teaching and experiences.
• Champions diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging in volunteer recruitment, training, and program design.
• Attends frontline meetings to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling spaces and awareness of programs among staff in visitor-facing departments.
• Provides advanced administrative support to the team, creating reports on audiences served and reach of the programs, analyzing data, creating various items for distributions for various audiences, etc.
• Gathers and analyzes feedback to identify needs and concerns related to School Programs.

• Establishes and nurtures strong working relationships with museum staff, colleagues from other institutions, patrons, consultants, and vendors.
• Performs other duties and projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Art Education, Art History, or a closely related field and four (4) years of related work experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, promote educational programs, and foster positive relationships.
• Flexibility, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain perspective, and work well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with exceptional administrative, analytical, and organizational abilities.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in databases, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends for special events or programs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard museum and office environment.

• Computer, tablet, and phone use.

COMPENSATION
The Asian Art Museum is committed to practicing salary transparency. The hourly range for this position is $29.2308 - $35.1069/hr. This FLSA non-exempt opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:
• Fully covered medical, dental and vision insurance for employee
• 12 paid holidays (2023)
• 15 days of vacation starting
• 12 days of sick leave
• Group retirement plan starting after one year of employment
This position is represented by Local 1021, Service Employees International Union. New hires typically start at the beginning of the wage range.
OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTS
At the Asian Art Museum, we are dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do. We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees.
Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.
Diversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Apply online at https://about.asianart.org/careers/. Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the interview process. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete but may fluctuate depending on the role. Appointment is subject to completion of a thorough background check process.
The Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories (arrest and criminal histories) consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.