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City of Mason City

Programming Associate - MacNider Art Museum

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A Museum Curator builds and maintains collections at art museums and other museums. Uses in-depth knowledge of art or other artifacts to plan displays and exhibits, advise on museum acquisitions, identify and appraise works. A Museum Director manages overall museum operations.

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Description Are you passionate about art and education? The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is seeking a creative and enthusiastic part-time Programming Associate to join our team! In this hands-on role, you'll develop and teach captivating art classes, and conduct interactive tours to create a love for arts in our visitors and community.
Work Schedule:
This position will work 28 hours per week and will include teaching classes on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and every other Saturday. The remaining hours will be spent working in the studio during varied daytime hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruct classes at the Museum - adult Classes, children's art classes, artful birthday parties, camps, and programs. Conduct informative and engaging tours of the museum for patrons. Oversee the Kids Club and its activities. Acts as studio manager alongside the Programming team. This includes assessing and fulfilling material and equipment needs for each class or event, ordering supplies, and coordinating with staff to ensure smooth operations. Assist the Museum Curator in the setup and organization of the School Art Show . Respond to public inquiries about special events via phone, email, or in-person. Develop and contribute to brochures, flyers, news releases, and other promotional materials to advertise classes and educational programs. Drive community engagement and work to increase programming participation and revenue.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED. Experience in one or more fields of art mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics or print making. One year of experience working as an instructor, preferably in art. Formal instruction in various mediums of art is desired. Associates degree or 60 hours of college level coursework from a recognized accredited institution in a related area is a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, graphics, and desktop publishing. Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm, September 11, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer