College Art Ambassador

1450 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 3341

About

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community.

About the role

The College Art Ambassadors report to the Director of Community Access Programs. They work with museum staff, teaching artists, and the Learning and Community Engagement audiences, including visitors from the Community Access Program. College Art Ambassadors meet bi-weekly to discuss various topics related to art and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading tours and art activities for the Community Access Program (CAP) groups at the museum and off-site in community settings.
• Represent the museum’s program offerings at internal and community-facing events as needed.
• Complete bi-weekly assignments, including readings, written reflections, object research, art-making demonstrations, and oral presentations.
• Prepare classroom materials for all programs.
• Set up and clean up classrooms and workshop spaces before and after art activities.
• Aid in maintaining art supply inventory.
• Assist with creating and scheduling content for social media, highlighting College Art Ambassadors’ work.
• Participate in workshops led by teaching artists on the design and development of the Palm Zine, including the use of digital cameras, InDesign, and Lightroom software.
• Collaborate with Art After Dark coordinator to plan and lead activities and promote College Night at the Norton during Art After Dark.
• Assist in data collection and dissemination of program surveys.
• Support all other Learning and Community Engagement Department programs as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Demonstrated interest in art education, museums, or community-based programs.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Reliable, organized, and collaborative.
• Bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate with co-workers and participants.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a commitment to learning and growing in a museum environment.
• Be open to feedback and actively engage in group discussions, workshops, and public events.
• Be flexible and adaptable in dynamic, creative work settings.
• Be willing to learn new software and creative tools (InDesign, Lightroom, digital cameras).
• Commute to the museum and offsite program locations.
• Have access to a laptop for assignments and meetings.
• Work as a team to support the other College Art Ambassadors and LCE Team.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a background check.
• Having prior experience in arts, education, or public engagement is a plus but not required.
• Be bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Haitian Creole (preferred, not required).
• All College Art Ambassadors must have reliable transportation to and from the museum and offsite locations.

Location Requirements

At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Pay

$17/hour

Schedule

• Term: October 6, 2026–March 26, 2027
• Monday – Friday, variable schedule; bi-weekly Friday meetings required