The Samek Art Museum is a program of Bucknell University that creates
meaningful encounters between artists, students, scholars, the public and works
of art. The Museum presents originally curated, traveling, and collection based
exhibitions and public programs that cover the range of art history with an
emphasis on contemporary art. The Museum maintains an active collection of over
5,000 objects, including 450 works installed across the campus. The Museum
programs and manages 3 spaces – the Campus Art Gallery on Bucknell’s campus
(including offices, work-room, and collection study room), Downtown Art
Gallery, and off-site collections storage – totaling 4,500 square feet of
exhibition and program space plus 3,000 of storage and work space. The Museum
produces, on average, 12 exhibitions, 70 class visits, and 12 public programs
annually.
The Public Programs & Outreach Manager
develops and implements the museum’s education programs and outreach
activities. The Public Programs & Outreach Manager reports to the Museum
Director and fulfills their duties in accordance with campus, state, and
federal policies and laws as well as in keeping with museum and gallery
professional practices.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties:
Public Programs
- Work with Director to plan public programs that enhance exhibitions through museum education, interpretation, and social engagement.
- Produce artist talks, scholarly lectures, panels, gallery tours, discussion groups, workshops, and social events.
- Engage campus faculty and schoolteachers in academic outreach; coordinate and lead class tours; arrange artist visits to classes, studios.
- Engage the public and community organizations as museum participants and visitors.
- Arrange travel, lodging, and payment for visiting artists and speakers.
- Secure speaker agreements and maintain files.
- Coordinate recording selected programs and distribute via website and social media.
- Evaluate attendance and level of engagement
and learning from programs and improve.
Outreach and Marketing - Work with Director to develop annual outreach and marketing plan that reaches priority targeted audiences, increases museum visibility generally, and leverages resources for maximum benefit.
- Write outreach and marketing material, incorporate curatorial content produced by Director, proofread, and deploy both across appropriate communications vehicles.
- Maintain timely and dynamic public information resources: campus events calendar, museum website and social media, posters, etc.
- Work with campus Design and Print, Publications, and Mail to disseminate email newsletter and printed season program.
- Serve as Museum media relations manager;
work with campus Communications Office to produce press releases and actively
seek press coverage. Produce press preview receptions. Maintain and expand
museum mailing lists. Manage production and publication of brochures and
catalogs. Regularly reach out to media and community organizations to seek and
activate opportunities to promote or advertise museum exhibitions and programs.
Event Management - Maintain up-to-date shared museum master calendar of public programs and events.
- Register events with campus Events Management, reserve rooms and equipment.
- Receive and coordinate requests to use museum facilities by campus, faculty, student groups, and community organizations.
- Coordinate with campus Catering, Facilities, and other organizations to schedule and produce events.
- Set-up and take-down of museum events.
- Open/Close gallery during off-hours for special events.
- Work with Operations Coordinator to
schedule student attendants for events.
Student Docents and Volunteers - Serve as primary Museum liaison to the student Samek Museum Art Club.
- Develop and manage student docent program.
Work with Operations Coordinator to train student employees as museum guides
and keep student employees trained in ongoing exhibitions and programs.
Visitor Services - Ensure adequate signage and public information about gallery hours, policies, and programs. Maintain and update video wall and video window.
- Produce exhibition and program signage, wall panels, and labels.
- Provide public with printed material about museum, exhibitions, and programs and manage requests to distribute materials from external departments and organizations on-site.
- Receive questions and feedback from visitors and
handle situations that student museum guides are not prepared to handle.
Diversity & Inclusion Expectation: - Actively contribute to Bucknell’s efforts to
foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Minimum Qualifications: - Graduate degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or closely related field.
- A minimum of 1 year professional experience in an art gallery or museum in functional areas detailed in the job description
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an independent self-starter and effectively manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work across diverse cultures and styles at all levels within and external to the campus community.
- Demonstrated ability to speak comfortably in front of both small and large groups
- Valid PA driver’s license (or ability to get one within 30 days)
- Availability to work evenings and weekends, as scheduled
Demonstrated facility with MS Office, Google calendar,
WordPress, and online social media platforms
About Bucknell
Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in
historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused
institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal
arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than
50 majors and 60 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and
natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study,
service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell’s 3,600 undergraduate and
100 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities
to collaborate with faculty mentors.
Bucknell’s beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is home
to more than 90 percent of its students. Residential life is vibrant with about
150 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a robust arts
culture, and a strong student commitment to community and global service work.
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity,
equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate
that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The
University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national
or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions,
employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage
individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
The Community
Located in central Pennsylvania, Lewisburg features a variety of restaurants,
beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre (owned by the
University), charming shops and boutiques, and the Barnes and Noble at Bucknell
University Bookstore. About 33,000 residents live in the region.
The city of Williamsport is about a 30-minute drive from campus, and Penn State
University’s main campus is about an hour away, as is Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania’s state capital. Bucknell is about three hours from New York City,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
The cost of living here is low compared to that of major U.S. cities and
suburbs. Bucknell’s surroundings yield fresh produce, cultural activities and
events, and many opportunities for outdoor activity on the Susquehanna River
and in the nearby state parks and forests. The Lewisburg Area School District
receives excellent reviews for its schools at all grade levels. Lewisburg Area
High School is consistently ranked among the top 50 high schools in
Pennsylvania for SAT scores and statewide exams.
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