AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Noah’s Ark Gallery Educator (Full Time)

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a dynamic and inspiring
Noah’s Ark Gallery Educator to facilitate school and
public programs within Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, an
interactive children’s and family destination that
explores themes of community, diversity, and building a better
world. Noah’s Ark Gallery Educators may also facilitate
other gallerybased school programs offered by the Skirball.

On a daily basis, Noah’s Ark Gallery Educators practice
full-body puppetry, movement, percussion, ropes/challenge course
elements, storytelling, and facilitation of hands-on

art-making activities during both morning-school and
general-public hours. Noah’s Ark Gallery Educators report
to the Noah’s Ark Gallery Manager, and work closely with
the school and family programs divisions, as part of the
Skirball’s Education Department.

The position of Noah’s Ark Gallery Educator is year-round
and full-time; the schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and
holidays. Noah’s Ark Gallery Educators are required to
work one weekend day each week, either Saturday or Sunday as
assigned. On occasion, they are scheduled to work both weekend
days.

Responsibilities:

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Work cooperatively to ensure successful gallery experiences for
school groups and
the general public, including facilitated and drop-in
experiences, table-based

activities, and participatory movement, music, and puppetry.

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Maintain proficiency in all school tour content and facilitation
strategies as assigned;
team teach experiential, gallery-based programs daily with paid
and volunteer

educators.

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Convey key Noah’s Ark messages and content through
programs and positive visitor
interactions.

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Help maintain a friendly and safe environment, proactively
address customer service
and operational issues, and troubleshoot on the gallery floor as
needed.

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Integrate and apply feedback from supervisors to achieve program
goals and
standards.

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Reset and maintain galleries to ensure optimal condition and an
aesthetically
pleasing environment, including daily prop cleaning.

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Assist in prepping materials for daily programs, including
inventory upkeep.
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Perform related administrative work as assigned.
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Contribute to developing new gallery programs, school tours,
drop-in performances,
and visitor interactions as requested.

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Co-train and mentor fellow colleagues as assigned.
Qualifications:

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Background and experience in arts education and/or related field.
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Demonstrated ability to lead participatory educational
experiences for people of all
ages.

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Experience working with children and families; interactive
gallery teaching
experience preferred.

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Proficiency in one or more of the following specialized areas:
full-body puppetry,
movement, ropes/challenge course elements and team building,
percussion,

storytelling, and visual arts.

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Team player with a professional, positive attitude, and the
ability to work effectively
with people of diverse backgrounds.

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Excellent oral and listening communication skills.
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Ability to work long hours that require physical agility
(kneeling, crouching, lifting,
sitting on floor, etc.) and sustained energy.

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Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, highly sensory environment.
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Ability to model positive behavior through words, actions, and
attitude in challenging
situations.

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Proven ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and
manage a changing and
varied workload.

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Ability to problem solve independently and collaborate with
others.
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Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback.
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A keen interest in the Skirball Cultural Center mission and
philosophy.
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Knowledge of Jewish culture/traditions a plus.
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Fluency in second language a plus.
Please send resume and cover letter to by mail, FAX, or e-mail
to:

Human Resources Department

Re: Full Time Noah’s Ark Gallery Educator

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90049

FAX: (310) 440-4595

e-mail:
humanresources@skirball.org

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