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Specialist, K-12 and Community Audiences

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $55,300.00/Yr. - USD $111,500.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 17, 2026
Department Summary 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. 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 programming, partnerships, and gallery resources for multigenerational community audiences. This position also works to strategically identify and build K-12 and 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 training and mentoring student educators and supporting high impact university and adult programs. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 or more years of experience working with K-12 and community audiences, excellent gallery teaching and art-making facilitation skills, and demonstrated ability in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing educational programs. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* 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) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations 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) Special Conditions for 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) Schedule 9:30am - 6:30pm Union/Policy Covered TX-Systemwide Technical Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Museum%20Educator%203%20TX%20(40208545)