Museum Educator – BYU Museum of Art

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Museum Educator

Family Programs and Student Coordinator position will provide leadership in the development, administration, and promotion of programs and services for the effective enhancement of the Museum learning experience for all museum audiences. The position will work in close cooperation with curators and other museum departments to write curriculum resources and interpretive material for exhibitions and collections. The position will also initiate and execute programs relating to family audiences and children. This position will also aid in recruiting, training, and supervising student employees and interns as well as museum docents and volunteers. Additionally, this person will be called upon to carry out special development projects for the Director.

What you’ll do in this position:

Serve as Primary Educator on Select Exhibitions

• Function as the primary educator on 2–3 exhibitions per year.
• Attend regular exhibition planning meetings with museum staff.
• Develop educational and interactive materials that support exhibitions.
• Create educational content and resources in a timely manner.
• Plan exhibition-related programming, such as guest lectures, panel discussions, and films.
• Train student educators and docents to support exhibition tours and programming.

Design and Implement Programs for Family and Community Audiences

• Design and implement engaging educational experiences for families and young children.
• Develop educational materials, gallery guides, and interpretive resources for family audiences.
• Collaborate with the Education team to evaluate the effectiveness of family programming.
• Mentor and train BYU art education students involved in family and community programs.

Track, Evaluate, and Support Educational Programs

• Assist in evaluating the success and impact of educational programs.
• Maintain visitor and program attendance data and contribute to monthly and annual reporting.
• Update training materials and coordinate annual training on museum policies and procedures.

Coordinate Student Employees, Interns, and Volunteers

• Assist with recruiting and hiring student employees.
• Mentor and supervise student employees in a professional museum environment.
• Ensure student staff follow museum policies, procedures, and scheduling expectations.

Research and Apply Museum Education Best Practices

• Research educational theory and best practices to enhance museum learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to improve educational engagement with museum audiences.
• Contribute to scholarship and professional discussions related to museum education.

Professional Development and Other Duties

• Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, and departmental meetings.
• Serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (art history, art education, education, and/or related field), with at least 2 years’ experience in an art museum setting or in an art education setting
• Experience in the application of museum educational learning theory, curriculum development, and current museum pedagogy for adult audience, university audiences, and family audiences.
• Experience in researching, developing, and writing educational materials
• Knowledge of and understanding of museum education principles and practices
• Experience in relating on a peer level with schoolteachers, administrators, museum professionals, and university faculty
• Knowledge of museum resources and ability to relate materials to family audiences
• Knowledge and application of technology and online resources in the area of public and museum education
• Research, analysis, conceptual thinking, innovation
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate persuasively with campus faculty and community
• Ability to supervise and effectively mentor student employees and interns
• Ability to provide program leadership including vision and strategy
• Commitment to public service in a museum context

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (art history, art education, education, and/or related field) with 3 or more years’ experience in an art museum setting or in an art education setting.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following documents along with your resume:

• Cover Letter
• Academic Writing Sample (maximum of 5 pages)
• 2 Professional References

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $59,000.00 to $75,500.00 annually

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!