Museum Education Specialist

Museum Education Specialist

Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends
Location: On-site
Benefits: The benefits package for this role includes paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; access to our 403(b)-retirement plan; medical/dental insurance plan, and Flexible Spending Account; unlimited Orca card; and exclusive Museum discounts.
Date Posted: 4/24/2026

Position Overview:

The Museum Education Specialist develops and executes innovative programming, implements in-gallery activities, and oversees classroom and in-gallery learning through outreach programs, hands-on workshops, and summer camps. This position will focus efforts on creating inclusive, accessible, and memorable experiences for visitors of all ages who benefit from various learning styles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement engaging programs that promote creative expression and align with the Museum’s mission and core values, including hands-on workshops, in-gallery activations, and exhibition-related programs.
• Develop and manage youth summer camp experiences. Oversee summer camp interns and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Oversee outreach programs, including maintaining and coordinating the use of outreach trunks that bring museum content to educators and students.
• Coordinate and facilitate on-site field trips and group visits.
• Recruit, schedule, and support teaching artists, temporary staff, and volunteers working with drop-in public programs.
• Track and report program data including program surveys and participant feedback; integrate into program development to ensure engagement and identify areas for improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging, with a demonstrated ability to create accessible programs and work with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of museum professional practices, with respect to education and community programs for youth, general audiences, and school programs.
• Interest in Nordic history, contemporary art, and culture.
• Ability to instruct and model art techniques across a broad range of art materials and practices, with experience developing curriculum and leading hands-on lessons for diverse abilities.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant experience developing and implementing programs (such as in arts outreach, educational programming, etc.) preferably in a museum or cultural nonprofit setting.
• Weekend and evening work as assigned.
• Ability to lift 20lbs.
• Ability to be seated/standing for extended periods.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‐inclusive. All employees are expected to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To Apply: Please e-mail letter of interest and resume to: hr@nordicmuseum.org with “Museum Education Specialist Position” in the subject line. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No phone calls please. Position open until filled.

Masked Hiring Policy: In an effort to reduce unintended biases, an attempt will be made to mask all candidates’ identities and demographic details during the initial screening process. We ask candidates not to include photos or other unnecessary personal details in their submissions.