Specialist, K-12 and Community Audiences

MUSEUM EDUCATOR 3 TX (004499)

UCPath Position ID: 40208545

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1116301

Approved Date:

1/15/2026 2:03:22 PM

Date Last Edited:

1/16/2026 6:10:23 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

1/20/2023

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1210O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE

Division Code:

1211D

Division:

PUBLIC ARTS UNIT

Department:

047500 - HAMMER MUSEUM

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40208545

Position Description ID

166157

UC Payroll Title:

MUSEUM EDUCATOR 3 TX (004499)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40059425

Reports to Payroll Title:

MUSEUM EDUCATOR 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40063750

Department Head Payroll Title:

CURATORIAL MGR 3

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Specialist, K-12 and Community Audiences develops, implements, and evaluates dynamic formal and informal learning initiatives that engage K-12 schools and multigenerational community audiences with the Hammer Museum's collections, exhibitions, and resources. Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Academic Programs, this position manages programs and tours for K-12 students and teachers, including two intensive school partnership programs, and programs and gallery resources for multigenerational community audiences. This position also works to strategically identify and build K-12 and multigenerational community audiences and collaborates with the communications department on outreach to those audiences. The specialist will also contribute to wider Academic Programs department initiatives, including high impact university and adult programs. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 or more years of experience working with K-12 audiences, excellent gallery teaching and art-making facilitation skills, and demonstrated ability in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing educational programs.

The Hammer Museum believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world. We champion the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us. A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with artistic expression.

K-12 Student & Teacher Programs

1. In partnership with the Associate Director, Academic Programs develop relationships with schools and teachers, conduct outreach, and give formal and informal presentations to foster the use of the Museum's collections, exhibitions, programs, and resources in teaching and learning.

2. Strategically identify and build K-12 audiences and implement engagement strategies to foster meaningful connections between the lives and interests of K-12 students and teachers, particularly in LAUSD, and the Museum.

3. Manage the Hammer Classroom partnership program, a multi-visit 4th-12th grade program that connects teachers and students to art by contemporary LA-based artists through teacher professional development, classroom curriculum, and field trips to the Museum. Manage the Classroom-in-Residence at the Hammer program, a partnership with UCLA and LAUSD Tile I Schools that consists of an immersive 5-day residency at the Museum for two classes, pre- and post-residency school visits and its affiliated teacher training program.

4. Manage the Mann UCLA Community School partnership program, a multi-visit high school program that connects art on view in the galleries to social justice themes and students' lives. Manage the Classroom-in-Residence at the Hammer program, a partnership with UCLA and LAUSD Tile I Schools that consists of an immersive 5-day residency at the Museum for two classes, pre- and post-residency school visits and its affiliated teacher training program. 

5. In partnership with the Associate Director, Academic Programs and collaboration with Specialist, University Audiences, conceptualize and coordinate K-12 tours of the Hammer permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and Murphy Sculpture Garden.

6. In collaboration with the Specialist, University Audiences and Assistant Educator, train and mentor university student educators on content standards and best practices for K-12 students, provide teaching support and lead tours as needed for school groups. Research, utilize, and teach object-based learning pedagogies and museum education best practices.

7. Monitor and assess tours on an ongoing basis.

50%

Community Programs

1. Oversee, facilitate, and evaluate mission-based programs that encourage multigenerational audiences, including children and families, to make meaningful connections to art, one another, and the world.

2. In collaboration with the Assistant Educator, Strategically identify and build multigenerational community audiences and implement engagement strategies to foster meaningful connections between the lives and interests of the diverse Los Angeles community and the Museum.

3. Serve as the project manager for art-making workshops for multigenerational audiences, including but not limited to Art Lab. 

4. Collaborate with teaching staff, artists, and other contractors to ensure that initiatives achieve programmatic goals and are implemented in accordance with Museum policy.

5.Conduct all planning and coordination of community programs for multigenerational audiences, including preparing contracts, developing and producing collateral, creating event timelines, overseeing student educators, and organizing materials and correspondence.

6. Develop gallery interpretive guides and activities (print and online) targeted to families, including content research, production, coordination and distribution.

7. Working with the Associate Director, Academic Programs, and the Assistant Educator, manage partnerships and collaboration with

community organizations that focus on youth and multigenerational audiences.

8. Monitor and assess community initiatives on an ongoing basis.

30%

Program Management & Support

1. Develop program and project plans for each initiative that include timeline, schedule, budget, audience goals, and performance metrics. Regularly communicate with internal and external partners on a timely basis.

2. Manage part-time Graduate Student Assistant during the academic year.

3. Support the Specialist, University Audiences in the development and mentorship of 14 Student Educators. Provide support to the hiring, coaching, evaluation, and professional development process.

4. In collaboration with Associate Director, Academic Programs and Museum leadership, assess risk profile for each program and take appropriate steps to mitigate risk, manage expectations, and ensure high quality program production.

5. Draft and route applicable contracts for review by Associate Director, Academic Programs. Monitor overall progress of program contracts. Process applicable payments and enforcement of terms.

6. In partnership with the communications department, work to develop text, images, and other marketing materials for programs. Ensure Hammer website is always up to date with all information related to family and K-12 offerings and programs.

7. Compile, track and maintain statistics and other performance metrics.

8. Develop and produce evaluation reports regularly to inform program planning and evolution as well as to facilitate communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.

9. Compile, organize and archive all records for each program, including all necessary supporting documents.

10. Facilitate all financial transactions related to programs and projects in accordance with Museum policies.

11.Contribute to other departmental initiatives as needed, including Student Educator Program and other university and adult programs.

20%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training

Required

Other Type of Degree

Degree in art, art history, museum education or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred

Preferred

3-5 years

Experience working effectively with K-12 students and/or family and intergenerational audience in an educational setting (formal or informal learning).

Required

2-4 years

Experience teaching with works of art and facilitating hands-on art

making activities.

Required

Experience developing programs that advance the museum education field.

Required

Prior art museum experience and knowledge of museum operations, standards, practices, and procedures.

Required

Knowledge of museum tour and teaching methods and strategies. Demonstrated passion for engaging youth with art.

Required

Demonstrated ability in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing educational programs, including tours, workshops, and other university initiatives.

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of K-12 California state content standards and childhood development theories.

Required

Experience supervising and leading teams through complex projects.

Required

Working knowledge of contemporary art, living artists, and cultural production.

Required

Familiarity with university setting, working relationships, and operations. UCLA specific knowledge a plus.

Preferred

Self-starting, resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excelling in responsibilities.

Required

Proven research skills and experience. Proven skill in budget and financial analysis preparation and management, and cost control

Required

Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines.

Required

Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, editing, and proofreading. Demonstrated ability to compose routine business correspondence with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to make oral group presentations to provide information.

Required

Skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions and arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships internally.

Required

Ability to discreetly and tactfully recognize and handle sensitive and confidential information.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Ability to work weekends and evenings as assigned

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

Hammer Museum

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.