Professional Experience/ Qualifications
The University Museums at Colgate University is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to assess off-campus community needs and opportunities for partnerships, programs, and engagement with the University Museums (Picker Art Gallery and Longyear Museum of Anthropology). This is a part-time (20 hours a week), benefits-eligible position funded by the New York State Council on the Arts through December 2026. The person in this position will be responsible for conducting a community needs assessment; collaborating with other campus partners dedicated to community engagement; building relationships with local schools, teachers, and arts and cultural organizations; encouraging and coordinating community and school visits; and developing strategies for enhancing visitor experience for off-campus audiences.
- Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and especially face-to-face
- Experience designing and implementing educational outreach programs
- 2+ years of experience working with community stakeholders
- Evidence of cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other productivity software
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of local area, including arts organizations
- Prior experience working in museums or arts and cultural organizations, or in arts education
- Experience designing and implementing programs for public audiences, including school groups
- Experience coordinating volunteers, interns, or students
- 5+ years of experience working in community engagement, especially in an arts or cultural capacity or in central New York
Education
- Required: High School diploma or GED
- Preferred: BA in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Anthropology or Teacher Certification, Studio Art or other relevant degree
Department Statement
The University Museums are at an exciting point in their history. As a key component of Colgate’s ambitious Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation, our team is currently reenvisioning and redefining how academic museums fit into the contemporary liberal arts experience and into the cultural fabric of the regional communities into which the campus is embedded. As part of our current strategic plan, the University Museums has set several goals for strengthening its engagement with off-campus communities. The Outreach Coordinator will play a vital role in helping the museum to successfully and sustainably achieve these goals.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities:
- Assessing community needs, demographics, potential museum audiences, and opportunities for partnerships
- Building strong relationships with area K-12 educators
- Creating positive experiences with University Museums for school and community visitors
- Representing the University Museums at community events
- Maintaining collaborative relationships with relevant campus partners
- Developing active outreach to community groups, schools, teachers, and arts and cultural organizations
Job Open Date
02/02/2026
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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