Education and Engagement Fellow

Job Category  Support Staff

Position Title  Education and Engagement Fellow

Full Time/Part Time    Part Time

Division            Dean of the Faculty

Department    University Museums

Work Arrangement type   On-Site (Hamilton, NY) – expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.

Hiring Wage/Salary Range     22.00-24.00

Professional Experience/ Qualifications    

Minimum one year experience in a museum or other arts or cultural institution, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Commitment to decolonizing, equity, and inclusion practices, preferably in a museum context.

Ability to work collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students on a daily basis.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Flexibility and the ability to think creatively.

Knowledge of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Canva)

Preferred Qualifications       

Additional experience (more than 1 year) in a museum or other arts or cultural institution, preferably with museums at Colgate University, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Previous supervisory experience, such as overseeing undergraduate student employees or interns.

Knowledge of specialized museum computer programs (The Museum System, eMuseum)

Education       

First consideration will be given to Colgate graduating students

Certifications

Offer Determination 

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements         

Other Information     

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits           

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Department Statement         

The University Museums consists of Picker Art Gallery and the Longyear Museum of Anthropology. Reporting to two co-directors, this position will have primary responsibility for supporting student engagement and programming for both museums. They will work alongside colleagues whose roles also span the two museums and their collections. The University Museums are at an exciting point in their history. As a key component of Colgate’s ambitious Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation, our team is currently envisioning and redefining how academic museums fit into the contemporary liberal arts experience and into the cultural fabric of the regional communities into which the campus is embedded. Our strategic plan prioritizes implementing decolonizing practices across museum operations, creating a more inclusive and accessible program, increasing student and faculty engagement, enhancing collaborations on and off campus, and developing collections that represent a wider range of identities and experiences.

Accountabilities        

The University Museums consists of Picker Art Gallery and the Longyear Museum of Anthropology. Reporting to the Museum Operations Manager, this position will have primary responsibility for supporting student engagement and programming for both museums. They will work alongside colleagues whose roles also span the two museums and their collections. The University Museums are at an exciting point in their history. As a key component of Colgate’s ambitious Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation, our team is currently envisioning and redefining how academic museums fit into the contemporary liberal arts experience and into the cultural fabric of the regional communities into which the campus is embedded. Our strategic plan prioritizes implementing decolonizing practices across museum operations, creating a more inclusive and accessible program, increasing student and faculty engagement, enhancing collaborations on and off campus, and developing collections that represent a wider range of identities and experiences.

This position plays a supporting role in promoting student engagement with the museums, assisting with the coordination of museum programming, and overseeing student employees and ambassadors. The person filling the position will accountable for the following:

Working closely with museum staff, university departments, and community partners to develop, implement, and oversee the museum’s schedule of public programs.

Engaging in best practices for bringing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion, as well as decolonizing principles, to all museum programs.

Recruiting, training, and supervising student employees, gallery attendants, and student docents, including managing student schedules to ensure staffing needs are met during gallery open hours and for all public programs.

Creating, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive training program to impart knowledge and skills for student employees and interns.

Overseeing the Museum Ambassador program

Arrange meetings with student groups on campus to encourage collaborations.

Drafting, designing, and coordinating communications about University Museums programs to various audiences across campus— especially through digital formats, such as social media channels and e-newsletters

Assisting with the coordination and facilitation of Colgate class visits to exhibitions and collections. Facilitating museum visits for a variety of audiences, including student organizations, K-12 groups, life-long learners, and community groups.

Performing other job related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number  2026S017

Temporary       Yes

Work Schedule           

Occasional coverage of alternate shift and/or weekends may be required based on operational needs.

Job Open Date             02/06/2026

Job Close Date           

Open Until Filled         No

Special Instructions Summary         

EEO Statement          

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act         

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.