Educator, Adult Programs

About the role

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking an Educator, Adult Programs to design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate engaging adult learning programs and public experiences. This position plays an important role in developing inclusive programming that connects adults with art, culture, and one another.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain relationships with community organizations, artists, educators, and cultural partners.
• Collaborate across the Museum to support successful planning, promotion, and delivery of programs.
• Coordinate program logistics, contracts, schedules, and assigned budgets.
• Evaluate program success using participant feedback and performance metrics.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in adult learning and community engagement.
• Represent the Museum at community meetings and events, helping strengthen connections between the Museum and the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Visual Art, or a related field.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience developing, coordinating, and implementing educational or community programs, preferably within a museum or cultural arts organization.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement best practices.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse community partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Passionate about lifelong learning and believing museums can create meaningful community connections.
• Excellent communicator who builds authentic relationships.
• Organized and detail-oriented while managing multiple projects.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Passionate about serving diverse audiences through arts education.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Passion for lifelong learning and community engagement.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement best practices.

Benefits

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, an onsite wellness center and fitness classes, paid parental leave or family leave, generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays, a 35-hour work week for most positions (M-F), paid professional development opportunities, conference attendance or travel support, free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums, and access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System.

Pay

$53,766 - $60,533 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support Museum programs and events. Some local travel may be required.