Community Engagement Educator

About the position

The Community Engagement Educator is a member of the Community Engagement Department responsible for cultivating and sustaining community relationships, expanding audience outreach, and driving impactful programming. This role includes overseeing the execution of programs, leading co-hosted community partner events, and developing community-driven initiatives that align with the museum's mission to foster inclusion, learning, and cultural exchange.

Responsibilities

• Identify, establish, and strengthen relationships with new and existing community partners to expand the museum's reach and deepen its impact.
• Serve as the primary liaison between community partners and the museum, fostering collaborations that are mutually beneficial and aligned with shared goals.
• Oversee co-hosted events with community partners, ensuring these programs bring diverse cultural experiences to the museum and surrounding communities.
• Partner with the Community Programs Manager to identify and cultivate community collaborations for the Mobile Art Lab.
• Provide logistical and operational support for Mobile Art Lab events.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within community engagement initiatives, ensuring broad and meaningful participation.
• Advocate for community interests in internal planning and decision-making to ensure museum initiatives reflect the needs and aspirations of diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with curators, educators, and public programs teams to integrate outreach initiatives with institutional goals.
• Represent the museum at local events, festivals, and community meetings to foster connections and promote exhibitions and programs.
• Utilize data-driven insights to assess audience engagement and refine strategies for inclusivity and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Arts, Humanities, Education, or related fields.
• 2-4 years of experience in program management, community engagement, or audience outreach roles.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams effectively.
• Experience with program evaluation and audience research.
• Bilingual experience preferred (Spanish and/or Marshallese).
• Hands-on knowledge of best practices on inclusion, belonging, community engagement, arts education, and sustainable community relationship building.
• A critical thinker who can analyze data, and capitalize on information.
• A confident and team-oriented person who is creative, energetic, and accountable.
• An outgoing collaborator who shares information easily, listens, and respects the abilities of others, and has a high level of emotional intelligence and political awareness.
• Good communication skills.
• A self-starter with strong motivation to succeed.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding regions.

Benefits

• Compensation: $44,096 - $50,000
• Full-time position