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Job Title: Education Coordinator, Youth Programs Department: Education and Responsive Learning Reports to: Manager of Intergenerational Learning Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly: $25-$27/hour (20-24 hours per week, not to exceed 24)
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Phillips Collection’s Department of Education and Responsive Learning’s Division of Teaching and Learning helps teachers, students, and museum guests see, connect, and engage with art in new and unexpected ways. Its innovative approach to arts integration promotes student-centered teaching and learning and empowers students to express themselves and their values, opinions, and thoughts. The department has extensive relationships with schools, community groups, senior centers, educational organizations and families throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area and supports these partners and audiences through professional development, extended school partnerships, school tours, digital resources, and workshops. The Education Coordinator, Youth Programs, is a part-time role that supports the design and implementation of Teaching and Learning programs for single-visit school tours and family groups and serves as a key administrative support role. This is a part-time role that must have daytime weekday availability and occasional weekend availability. This part-time role will be offered some benefits, such as DC Sick and Safe Leave (terms apply), retirement, pre-tax commuter and parking benefits, Capital Bikeshare, voluntary programs, AAM membership, and more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Curriculum and Lesson Plan Design
- Serve as lead for designing lesson plans and curriculum for single visit school programs, using the school tours templates.
- Design and facilitate tours for single-visit tours and school partnerships, in consultation with Partnerships Coordinator.
- Act as tour lead at least once weekly; create tour modules to be replicated.
- Review lesson plans by other Phillips Educators (PEs) related to Youth Programs.
- Respond to teachers’ questions about how tours align to curriculum and standards.
Coordination of Youth Programs
- Serve as a primary point of contact for Phillips Educators (PEs) on Youth Programs.
- Support the coordination of single-visit school tour requests.
- Support the development of tour schedules and communication with the Education and Security teams.
- Serve as day-of-point-of-contact for single-visit school tours on Tuesdays-Fridays.
- Maintain organization for school tour outlines and materials (digitally and in office).
- Support self-guided school visits by welcoming groups and reviewing guidelines.
- Print and post monthly tour schedules for visibility and team coordination.
- Check the Imagination Gallery 3x weekly to tidy interactive areas and check supplies.
- Support the occasional coordination of family programs, including serving as day-of POC for intergenerational programs with Security and Facilities.
Educator and Division Support
- Facilitate inquiry-based, culturally-responsive tours for a variety of audiences, including Pre-K-12 and university students, adults, and families by helping visitors feel comfortable at the museum, serving as a liaison between guests and the Phillips, and adapting to the needs and interests of each group.
- Communicate logistics and group visit plans to assigned PEs, including goals, lesson outlines, and detailed schedules.
- Track metrics and numbers for school tours and intergenerational programs.
- Support logistics and administration, including coordinating with external partners and internal staff, ordering and prepping materials, updating calendars, writing event plans, and assembling promotional materials.
- Occasional support for Thursday evening programs, including Pa5 and Third Thursday.
- Occasional weekend program support.
- Miscellaneous support of the Education & Responsive Learning Department.
- Attend regular professional development and training sessions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Teaching experience with youth audiences, including students, teachers, and caregivers.
- Ability to work effectively on teams as a leader and a collaborator as well as work on projects independently.
- Ability to plan ahead and manage their time effectively.
- Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and verbal communications skills.
- Willingness to learn continuously and adapt teaching methods based on best practices and the unique needs of each group.
- Clear communication and strong organization skills.
- Experience teaching with art.
- Knowledge of art, art history, and/or arts integration preferred.
- Understanding of museum education theory and best practices.
- Administrative experience with excellent office skills, including data entry, database/spreadsheets, and budget tracking.
- Excellent organization skills, follow-through, ability to create and maintain systems, and attention to detail.
- Appreciation and understanding for the important history and public mission of The Phillips Collection.
- Primarily on-site work functions and availability to work regular evening and weekend hours.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
On occasion, depending on the tasks, may need to lift boxes, tables, chairs, or other items, potentially up to 30 lbs. with assistance. Reaching for items, arranging displays, or setting up décor/signage can be a frequent part of the job. Bending and stooping may be necessary for setting up tables, adjusting décor/signage, or cleaning up. The Phillips Collection is an equal opportunity employer and administers all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment at The Phillips Collection is at-will. At-will means that you may terminate your employment at any time for any reason with or without notice and that The Phillips may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. Requisition close date: October 25, 2026.