Florida State University Hiring for Museum Education & Training Specialist Job at Sarasota, FL Full Time

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida. Want to learn more about The Ringling?

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The Ringling is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. As such, we are always seeking individuals dedicated to innovation and excellence. A successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting. We especially encourage applications by individuals from underrepresented groups with a demonstrated commitment to a culturally and intellectually diverse workplace.

Should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please email employment@ringling.org or call 941-359-5700 (ext. 1-2605).

Learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

• FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement
  • https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf
• FSU Diversity & Inclusion Statement
• FSU Strategic Plan
• Ringling Strategic Plan
• Ringling Equity Statement

The Museum Education and Training Specialist directs the museum’s tour guide program including design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This position also serves as the museum’s point of contact for accessibility initiatives.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Lead in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of The Ringling guide training program through an equity lens. Develops inclusive interpretive strategies and training materials, and provides instruction in collections content and inclusive tour techniques. Develops continuing education opportunities for guides in support of IDEA efforts.
• Conducts regular evaluations of individual guides on both content and presentation skills to maintain consistent quality within the guide program. Offers coaching and mentoring when needed.
• In partnership with the Guide Program Associate and Volunteer Services department, assists with determining the guide program recruitment needs. Identifies ways to recruit and welcome a diverse group of candidates.
• Serves as the Accessibility point of contact for visitor groups. Coordinates the Accessibility Working Group and Community Accessibility Working Group to identify ways to improve accessibility at The Ringling. Researches, implements, and develops guidelines for new products and services to support museum access. Makes purchase recommendations to the IDEA & Access budget manager on new products and services. Leads museum access programs and conducts accessibility training for museum guides as needed.
• Collaborates with education team members to provide training and support for related guides and volunteer programs such as School Tour guides and Youth and Family volunteers.
• Collaborates with HR to support training initiatives for museum-wide staff and volunteers to facilitate connections to the Museum’s mission and collections, to encourage camaraderie, and to provide opportunities for staff and volunteers to enhance the visitor experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience. Note: Higher education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data and substantiating information, considering and respecting others’ input, personal values, and ethics.
• Ability to effectively train and direct the work of others.
• Ability to understand and interpret educational needs and to develop effective instructional media solutions.

Please note that a work sample will be administered if selected for interview.

• Multilingual with a preference for the ability to speak and/or write in Spanish.
• Experience with Visual Thinking Strategies.
• Experience teaching in a museum setting.
• Passion for working with diverse populations and creating museum experiences that are inclusive and accessible to all.

For more information, or for technical assistance, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-359-5700 ext. 2605 or employment@ringling.org.

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Up to low $40,000s based on education, skills, and experience of the top candidate. Find out more about our benefits under the “FSU Total Rewards” section.

This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.

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Typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one hour lunch period. Please note that evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required based on the needs of The Ringling.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.