Rahr-West Museum Art Instructor- Part-Time

Rahr-West Museum Art Instructor- Part-Time

Salary

$20.61 - $23.55 Hourly

Location

610 North 8th Street, Manitowoc (RWAM), WI

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2026.00055

Department

Rahr-West Art Museum

Division

Rahr-West

Opening Date

08/31/2026

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Summary of Job

This position develops and coordinates educational functions at Rahr-West Art Museum. The Art Instructor is responsible for building a strong connection between the Museum's collections and exhibitions and our community through a variety of programs, classes, and special events. The Art Instructor will work closely with the museum director to create schedules and marketing strategies for educational programming consistent with the museum mission. The Art Instructor will also assist in planning and execution of fundraising activities specific to the Rahr-West Art Museum's educational programming. Flexible hours from 15-18 per week.

Responsibilities

• Teaches art education classes at museum and at various locations throughout the community.
• Conducts special art education programming for private groups as needed.
• Assists in coordinating education-related special events and special programs for museum.
• Creates marketing graphics and advertising for museum education and general museum programming
• Uses museum's social media to promote, highlight, and celebrate educational programming
• Develop, implement and manage a wide range of both in person and digital educational experiences for all ages
• Keeps informed of current museum educational methodologies, theories and techniques.
• Maintains the supplies, class materials, and printed materials needed for implementation of programs, including organization of art education spaces.
• Must be dependable and adaptable in effective communication and performance with diverse guests.
• Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in art, art education, museum education, museum studies, or a related discipline

Experience: Teaching experience is required. Intermediate or mid-level experience working in a museum educational capacity or non-museum educational setting is preferred. Museum or gallery teaching experience is a quality ranking factor.

Certifications/Licenses: None

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience teaching general studio art education in a classroom setting required
• Proven organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
• Experience in teaching a diverse audience, including those of all ages, backgrounds, and knowledge levels of art
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
• Proficiency with graphic design software preferred
• Knowledge in art history, and of art materials, processes, and techniques
• Proficiency in at least one additional art media types, including but not limited to:
• Ceramic Arts and Clay
• Textile Arts
• Glasswork
• Digital Arts including use of apple iPad, iPhone or like devices
• Metalwork
• Digital Video production
• Professional and effective communication and presentation skills required.
• Flexibility in scheduling

The City anticipates filling these positions pending Committee approval and funding.

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No Benefits Eligibility

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Bachelor's Degree in art, art education, museum education, museum studies, or a related discipline is required. What field is your Bachelors degree in?

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Teaching experience is required. Intermediate or mid-level experience working in a museum educational capacity or non-museum educational setting is preferred. Museum or gallery teaching experience is a quality ranking factor. Do you have any of the above listed experience?

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Employer City of Manitowoc

Address 900 Quay St

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220

Phone 920-686-6993

Website http://www.manitowoc.org