Coordinator and Facilitator of Teen Programs

About the position Responsibilities • Develop and implement Teen Curators program for high-school students in collaboration with Director of Education. • Recruit teens to participate in the program through BCM's network of partners, CBOs, and SYEP. • Educate, mentor and advise students from 9th through 12th grades who participate in the 10-week enrichment program. • Integrate museum objects, exhibits and hands-on learning experiences into Teen Curators program. • Facilitate stipend pay for teen program participants, and support related administrative duties. • Recruit and manage in-class speakers, scholars and/or participating consultants. • Coordinate museum visits and itineraries. • Capture program activity with photos and other forms of documentation. • Participate in professional activities such as forums and conferences to represent the Museum and to maintain and deepen professional expertise and knowledge. • Other duties as needed. Requirements • B.A. in Education, Museum Studies, Art, Art History, Performance Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Child Development, or related field • 5+ years of experience working with children 12 - 18 in a formal or informal learning environment • Experience writing lesson plans and facilitating programs for high-school age students • Experience in object/inquiry-based learning as well as in delivering hands-on programs based on cultural, natural sciences and art themes • Comfort leading dialogue and conversation with visiting artists and other guest speakers • Demonstrated team leadership and mentorship capabilities, with excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills • Ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and be open to constructive feedback and exchange • Exemplary verbal and written communication • Warmth, positive energy, and a sincere love of working with youth • Active interest and commitment to social justice initiatives, racial equity, dismantling historic power structures, and inclusion in interdisciplinary exploration • Knowledge of Brooklyn a plus • Art making skills or a proven background in exhibit making and curation a plus • Ability to lift 50 pounds; comfort being a ladder • Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, Macs, PCs, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Dropbox Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of Brooklyn • Art making skills or a proven background in exhibit making and curation Benefits • Compensation of $28/hour, paid every two weeks • Access to art-making resources • Professional development opportunities and training • BCM membership and free admission to most NY-based cultural institutions