Museum Coordinator

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Details
Job Title 
 EVENT COORDINATOR
Position Number 
 8102375
Job Category 
 University Staff
Job Type 
 Full-Time
FLSA Status 
 Exempt
Campus 
 Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name 
 LOYOLA UNIV MUSEUM OF ART
Location Code 
 LOYOLA UNIV MUSEUM OF ART (04720A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  
 No
Duties and Responsibilities 
 - Assist with collections development through donor outreach, artifact assessment, preparing/evaluating acquisition proposals, marking/labeling, documenting, photographing, rehousing, and storage.

- Assist with maintaining galleries, collection storage, workspaces, and research areas.

- Creates, implements, and evaluates public and educational programs and materials to support the museum's mission and collections, also in conjunction with temporary exhibits, museum outreach initiatives, and University events.

- Coordinate program logistics and provide event support for public programs, workshops, lectures, and education programs/events.

- Work with the University Marketing and Communication (UMC) to develop content and plans for advertisements, press coverage, web content, and other promotional materials in a timely manner.

- Create, develop, and implement tours of permanent and temporary exhibits, and lead tours as needed.

- Coordinate and train volunteer docents to lead public and school tours.

- Work with our internal classes/departments to support student/faculty/staff programs as well as collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

- Establish, support, and sustain the museum's educational and cultural resources.

- Maintain timely and accurate program statistics. Prepare reports as needed.

- Professionally and courteously handle inquiries via telephone and email.

- Supervise volunteers, interns, and student workers as needed.

- Assists in opening and closing the museum to the public.

- Staff the museum's reception desk on occasion/as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 
 High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
1-2 years of event and/or housing (hotel, hospitality industry) experience.
Qualifications 
 
- Bachelor's degree in related field and three to five year's related experience.

- Master's degree preferred in art, art history, museum studies, or a related field.

- Three to five years of experience coordinating public programs, including: developing activities/performances/programs/lectures that meet organizational goals, overseeing contracts, coordinating program/event support staff, complying with facilities requirements, and collaborating with the marketing department on publicity.

- Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with various individuals. Exhibits an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences when working with representatives of public and private organizations, volunteers, vendors, museum staff and the public.

- Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills and public speaking abilities.

- Some experience in artifact handling and collections/arts management or willingness to learn.

- Must be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends to facilitate programming and events.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses 
 None
Computer Skills 
 Required: MS Word, Excel,
Preferred: Past Perfect, Adobe Creative Cloud
Supervisory Responsibilities 
 Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles 
 No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?  
 No
Physical Demands 
 Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions 
 Irregular Hours
Open Date 
 01/18/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement 
 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and... For full info follow application link.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.